saavuttaakseen

Saavuttaakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form: the third infinitive of the verb saavuttaa, meaning to attain or to achieve. It is used to express purpose and typically appears in clauses that describe the goal of the action in the main sentence. As a third infinitive, saavuttaakseen often shares the subject with the main verb, and it translates to “in order to attain” or “to achieve” in English.

Formation and usage: The form is built from the verb stem by attaching the suffix -akseen. This yields saavuttaakseen. The third infinitive is commonly used to indicate purpose in a subordinate sense, especially after a finite verb of action. For example, in the sentence Hän harjoitteli päivittäin saavuttaakseen tavoitteensa, the subject (he) is understood to be the same in both parts, and the meaning is “He trained daily in order to achieve his goals.”

Examples:

- Hän harjoitteli päivittäin saavuttaakseen tavoitteensa. (He trained daily to achieve his goals.)

- Yritys investoi resursseja saavuttaakseen paremman turvallisuustason. (The company invested resources to achieve a higher level of safety.)

- He halusi saavuttaa menestystä, saavuttaakseen tunnustusta alaltaan. (They wanted to attain success, in order to gain recognition in their field.)

Notes: Saavuttaakseen is distinct from finite forms of saavuttaa and from other non-finite forms; it specifically marks purpose. It is one of several Finnish infinitive forms used to express aims or goals in relation to the action of the main clause.