näyttäytyäkseen

"Näyttäytyäkseen" is a Finnish grammatical form. It is the translative infinitive of the verb "näyttää" (to show, to seem, to appear), with the addition of the reflective particle "kin". The particle "kin" typically translates to "also" or "too," but in this specific construction, it carries a nuance of purpose or intent.

Therefore, "näyttäytyäkseen" translates to "in order to show himself/herself/itself," "in order to appear," or "so that he/she/it might be seen." It expresses the reason or goal behind an action. For instance, one might say "Hän pukeutui hienosti näyttäytyäkseen" which means "He/She dressed nicely in order to be seen" or "He/She dressed nicely so that he/she might be seen."

This form is used to explain the purpose of an action, particularly when the subject of the infinitive clause is the same as the subject of the main clause. It is a common construction in Finnish, used to convey a sense of intentionality or the desire to be perceived in a certain way. The specific meaning can subtly shift depending on the context, but the core idea of appearing or being seen for a particular reason remains consistent.