saamiseksi

Saamiseksi is a Finnish noun-form used to express purpose, derived from the noun saaminen (obtaining) with the suffix -ksi. The meaning is roughly “in order to obtain” or “for the purpose of obtaining.” The form commonly appears in formal writing to indicate the goal or requirement behind an action.

Formation and usage

Saaminen as a gerundive noun combines with -ksi to form saamiseksi, which typically follows a preceding noun in the genitive. For example: rahoituksen saamiseksi (in order to obtain funding), lupien saamiseksi (to obtain permits). The construction is productive in official, administrative, and grant-related language, where the aim of an action must be stated explicitly.

Grammatical role and equivalents

Grammatically, saamiseksi functions as a non-finite nominal phrase expressing purpose. It can appear in longer phrases such as yrityksen kilpailukyvyn parantamisen saamiseksi (to obtain/improve the company’s competitiveness) or muiden resurssointien saamiseksi. In English, it is typically rendered as “in order to obtain” or “for the purpose of obtaining.” Context determines the most natural translation.

Register and alternatives

Saamiseksi is relatively formal and common in legal, policy, and grant-document language. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer simpler phrasing or restructure the sentence to express purpose without using saamiseksi. Alternatives include phrases like tämän vuoksi or jotta saataisiin, depending on the sentence and nuance.

Overall, saamiseksi is a specialized Finnish construction used to articulate the objective behind an action, especially in contexts involving obtaining funding, permits, approvals, or support.