sitouttaakseen

sitouttaakseen is a Finnish verb phrase. It is the third infinitive of the verb "sitouttaa," meaning to commit, engage, or bind. The phrase "sitouttaakseen" specifically translates to "in order to commit," "in order to engage," or "in order to bind." It is used to express the purpose or intention behind an action.

For example, one might say "Hän allekirjoitti sopimuksen sitouttaakseen itsensä projektiin," which translates to "He signed the contract in order to commit himself to the project." The suffix "-kseen" indicates purpose, similar to "to" or "in order to" in English. This grammatical form is common in Finnish when describing the reason for a preceding action.

The verb "sitouttaa" itself is derived from "sitoutua," which means to become committed or engaged. "Sitouttaa" is the causative form, implying that someone is causing another entity or oneself to become committed. Therefore, "sitouttaakseen" always refers to the act of committing something or someone for a specific reason. It highlights the objective or goal of the commitment. The context in which "sitouttaakseen" is used will determine the precise nuance of commitment, whether it be personal, contractual, or relational.