mitätöidäkseen

mitätöidäkseen is the third-person singular translative form of the Finnish verb "mitätöidä." The verb "mitätöidä" means to nullify, invalidate, or make void. The translative case in Finnish indicates a change of state or a transformation into something else. Therefore, "mitätöidäkseen" literally translates to "in order to nullify" or "for the purpose of invalidating."

This form is used to express the intention or purpose behind an action. It answers the question "why?" or "for what purpose?" For example, someone might act in a certain way "mitätöidäkseen" a previous decision or agreement. This implies that their actions are specifically aimed at rendering that prior decision or agreement ineffective or without force.

The grammatical structure involves the verb stem "mitätöi-", the infinitive ending "-dä", and the translative case ending "-kseen". This ending is attached to the infinitive form and indicates a reflexive or third-person purpose. It is often used in subordinate clauses to explain the motivation behind the main clause's action. The usage is common in formal and informal Finnish when discussing legal matters, contracts, or any situation where an action's goal is to cancel or invalidate something.