liittääkseen

Liittääkseen is a Finnish grammatical form. It is the third infinitive of the verb liittää. The verb liittää generally means "to attach," "to connect," "to append," or "to join." The third infinitive form, liittääkseen, is used to express purpose or reason for an action. It translates to "in order to attach," "for the purpose of connecting," or "so that one may append."

This form typically appears in a subordinate clause introduced by a conjunction like jotta (so that) or without an explicit conjunction when the subject is understood. For example, "Hän otti työkalut, liittääkseen ne paikalleen" translates to "He took the tools in order to attach them in place." The suffix "-kseen" is characteristic of the third infinitive when it refers to the subject of the main clause, implying the subject's intention. If the subject of the subordinate clause is different from the main clause, other constructions are used. Understanding the context is crucial for correctly interpreting the meaning of liittääkseen. It signifies a deliberate action undertaken with a specific aim of connection or attachment.