opettaakseemme

Opettaakseemme is a Finnish verb form that roughly translates to “in order to teach us” or “to teach us.” It is formed from the verb opettaa, meaning “to teach,” with the purposive suffix -akseen and the first-person plural possessive ending -mme, which marks the beneficiary as “us.” The result is an infinitive phrase used to express aim or purpose, typically in formal or literary Finnish.

Usage and scope: The form appears in subordinate clauses or after expressions of intention, where the speaker indicates that teaching is directed at a group that includes the speaker. It belongs to a broader set of purposive infinitives in Finnish that attach to a verb stem to signal intended action toward a target group.

Examples: Tavoitteena on opettaakseemme uusia taitoja. — “The aim is to teach us new skills.” Koulutusohjelma on suunniteltu opettaakseemme parempaa yhteistyötä. — “The training program is designed to teach us better collaboration.” These examples illustrate how opettaakseemme conveys collective learning goals.

Notes: Opettaakseemme is not a common everyday utterance and is more likely to be found in formal writing, educational materials, or linguistic discussions. It is not a widely used proper noun or organizational name; in most contexts it functions as a grammatical infinitive phrase rather than a standalone term. See also Finnish purpousive infinitives and the verb opettaa.