kasvattaakseen

Kasvattaakseen is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb kasvattaa, and it is used to express purpose or intention, roughly translating to "in order to raise" or "to raise." This non-finite form appears in subordinate clauses where the main verb states a purpose or goal, often in formal or written Finnish.

Formation and grammatical role: Kasvattaakseen is formed from the stem kasvatta- plus the suffix -akseen, a pattern typical of the so-called third infinitive. It is one of several non-finite verb forms used to convey purpose or intention. The third infinitive is typically used to indicate why or for what purpose an action is performed, and it does not stand alone as a finite predicate.

Usage and examples: In practice, kasvvattaakseen appears in sentences that articulate a goal or motive. Examples include: "Hän säästi rahaa kasvattaakseen itselleen paremman tulevaisuuden." (He saved money to secure a better future for himself.) and "Koulutuksella pyritään kasvattaakseen nuorten mahdollisuuksia." (Education aims to increase young people’s opportunities.) In both cases, the form expresses the purpose of the action described in the main clause.

Other notes: Kasvattaakseen is typically used with the subject of the main clause understood from context, and it is most common in formal or written contexts. It is related to other non-finite forms in Finnish grammar, including the base infinitive kasvattaa and the broader category of kolmas infinitiivi, which encompasses various purpose-oriented infinitive endings.

See also: Finnish infinitives; kolmas infinitiivi; purpose clauses.