jättääkseen

jättääkseen is a Finnish word derived from the verb "jättää," which means to leave, to abandon, or to omit. The suffix "-kseen" indicates the third-person plural in the translative case of the third infinitive. This grammatical construction is used to express the purpose or intention of an action, specifically when the subject performing the action is plural and their purpose is to leave something behind or to be left behind.

In practice, jättääkseen translates to "in order for them to leave," "so that they may leave," or "with the intention of their leaving." It signifies the reason why a group of people is undertaking a particular action. For example, in the sentence "He showed them the map jättääkseen heidät oikeaan suuntaan" (He showed them the map so that they might be left in the right direction), the phrase jättääkseen clearly states the purpose of showing the map. The plural subject ("they") is the one who will be left in a certain state or place.

Understanding jättääkseen requires knowledge of Finnish verb conjugations and case endings, particularly the third infinitive and its translative form. It is a grammatical construction that adds a layer of nuance to expressing purpose in Finnish sentences involving multiple actors. The word highlights the intent behind an action, focusing on the outcome for a plural entity.