myydäkseen

Myydäkseen is a Finnish word that functions as a clitic, often translated as "in order to sell" or "for the purpose of selling." It is derived from the verb myydä, meaning "to sell." The "-kseen" ending is a personal passive form of the infinitive, indicating an action performed by an unspecified agent for a particular purpose.

The usage of "myydäkseen" typically follows a noun or a pronoun that is the subject of the selling action. For example, "Hän osti uuden auton myydäkseen vanhan" translates to "He bought a new car in order to sell the old one." In this sentence, "hän" (he) is the agent performing the action of selling the old car.

This grammatical construction is common in Finnish for expressing purpose clauses without needing a subordinate clause. It conveys the intention behind an action. Other similar clitics exist in Finnish, such as "saadakseen" (in order to get) or "tehdäkseen" (in order to do), which follow the same pattern of expressing purpose. Understanding "myydäkseen" is key to comprehending nuanced expressions of intent in Finnish sentences.