lisääntyäkseen

lisääntyäkseen is a non-finite form of the Finnish verb lisääntyä, meaning to reproduce or multiply. The form is used to express purpose or the outcome of a process, roughly translating to “in order to reproduce” or “to reproduce.” It is common in scientific, technical, and formal texts, where actions are discussed in relation to reproduction or growth.

Morphology and usage notes:

The form is created by attaching an infix that yields -kseen to the verb stem, producing endings like lisääntyäkseen. This infinitive-like form can function in adverbial clauses or alongside a subject to indicate why or for what purpose the action occurs. In many sentences, the subject of lisääntyäkseen is the same as the subject of the main clause, but it can also appear in impersonal or general statements.

Examples:

- Laji tarvitsee riittävästi ravintoa ja elinympäristöä lisääntyäkseen. (The species needs enough food and habitat in order to reproduce.)

- Probioottien lisääntyäkseen vaaditaan oikea lämpötila ja kosteus. (For the probiotics to reproduce, the correct temperature and humidity are required.)

See also:

- lisääntyminen (reproduction, multiplication)

- lisääntyvä (increasing, proliferating)

In summary, lisääntyäkseen is a specialized, purpose-oriented non-finite form used to discuss reproduction in a concise, formal register.