kierrättääkseen

kierrättääkseen is a Finnish word. It is the third infinitive, translative case of the verb "kierrättää". The verb "kierrättää" means to recycle, to circulate, or to recirculate. Therefore, "kierrättääkseen" translates to "in order to recycle" or "for the purpose of recycling".

This grammatical form is used when expressing the purpose or intention of an action, specifically related to recycling. For example, one might say "Hän keräsi muovipullot kierrättääkseen ne" which translates to "He collected the plastic bottles in order to recycle them". The translative case ending "-kseen" indicates the purpose or destination of the action.

The concept of recycling, represented by the verb "kierrättää", is important in environmental discourse and sustainable practices. Finnish, like other languages, has specific grammatical structures to convey such intentions clearly. The form "kierrättääkseen" is a precise way to articulate the reason behind an action that involves recycling. It is a functional aspect of the Finnish language used in everyday conversation and writing when discussing environmental efforts.