korjatakseen

Korjatakseen is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb korjata, meaning “to repair.” It is a non-finite form used to express purpose or intention, indicating that the action of repairing is the goal or reason for the action in the main clause.

Formation and usage

The third infinitive is formed by adding the suffix -akseen to the verb stem, with the usual vowel harmony adjustments. For korjata, the form is korjatakseen. This form functions as an adverbial or purpose clause attached to another verb, without its own subject, and it can denote why or for what purpose the action is performed. It appears in more formal or literary Finnish and is common in written texts, manuals, and certain kinds of descriptive prose.

Examples

Hän meni korjatakseen koneen. (He went in order to repair the machine.)

Relationship to related forms

Korjatakseen differs from korjatessaan, the present active participle meaning “while repairing.” The latter describes an ongoing action related to the subject of the main clause, while korjatakseen expresses purpose. Finnish also has other infinitive forms used for different nuances, but korjatakseen specifically marks intention or goal.

Usage notes

Korjatakseen is relatively rare in everyday spoken Finnish and is more likely to be found in formal writing, technical texts, or literary contexts. Its use helps convey succinct motives without introducing a subordinate clause with a finite verb.