itääkseen

itääkseen is a Finnish verb form. It is the third infinitive of the verb itää, which means "to germinate" or "to sprout." The third infinitive in Finnish is used to express purpose, often translated as "in order to germinate" or "for germinating."

The structure of the third infinitive is formed by adding the suffix -kseen to the verb stem. In the case of itää, the stem is itä-, and adding -kseen results in itääkseen. This form is particularly common in subordinate clauses that indicate the reason or intention behind an action. For example, one might say "Siemenet laitettiin maahan itääkseen," which translates to "The seeds were put in the ground in order to germinate."

The verb itää is primarily used in the context of plants and seeds, referring to the process of growth from a seed. It can also be used figuratively to describe the beginning or development of something abstract, though this usage is less common. The third infinitive form, itääkseen, specifically highlights the purpose of an action related to this germination or sprouting process. Understanding this grammatical form is crucial for comprehending the nuances of Finnish sentence structure and expressing purpose effectively.