kartoittaakseen

Kartoittaakseen is a Finnish verb form, specifically the kolmas infinitiivi (third infinitive) of the verb kartoittaa, meaning “to map, chart, or inventory.” The form is used to express purpose or intention, indicating what someone aims to do in order to achieve a certain outcome. It is most commonly found in formal or written Finnish and in constructions that describe the aim of an action.

Formation and use: The third infinitive is formed from the verb stem (kartoitta-) plus the suffix -akseen, yielding kartoittaakseen. This form corresponds to the idea of “in order to map” or “to map in order that.” It can appear with different subjects and tenses when the main clause conveys a purposeful action. In practice, it often follows a finite verb of movement, planning, or aim, such as lähteä, mennä, or suunnitella, to express the purpose of the action.

Examples:

- Hän lähti kartoittaakseen alueen. (He left to map the area.)

- He suunnittelevat projektia kartoittaakseen alueen riskit. (They are planning a project to map the area’s risks.)

Notes: The third infinitive is a stylistic feature of Finnish that adds precision about purpose and is more common in formal writing, reports, and academic prose. It is distinct from other infinitive forms in Finnish and does not substitute for them in everyday speech.