pehmentääkseen

Pehmentääkseen is a Finnish word that translates to "in order to soften" or "to soften it." It is the third infinitive form of the verb pehmentää, which means to soften or to make something tender. This form is used to express purpose or intention.

The verb pehmentää can be used in various contexts. It can refer to physically softening something, such as softening butter by leaving it at room temperature or softening clothes by using a fabric softener. It can also be used figuratively, for example, to soften a blow, meaning to lessen its impact, or to soften someone's heart, meaning to make them more compassionate.

When pehmentääkseen is used, it indicates that the action described by the verb is being done for the purpose of softening something. For instance, one might say "Lisäsin maitoa taikinaan pehmentääkseen sitä" which means "I added milk to the dough in order to soften it." Similarly, "Hän puhui hänelle lempeästi pehmentääkseen hänen mieltään" translates to "He spoke to her gently in order to soften her mind" or "to change her mind." The structure highlights the reason behind a particular action.