syttyäkseen

Syttyäkseen is a Finnish verb form. It is the third infinitive in the passive voice of the verb "syttyä," which means "to ignite," "to catch fire," or "to be lit." This form expresses a purpose or condition related to something igniting or catching fire. For example, in a sentence like "Puut syttyäkseen tarvitsevat kipinän" (The logs need a spark to ignite), "syttyäkseen" indicates the purpose for which the spark is needed. It can also be used in contexts implying a potential for ignition, such as in descriptions of flammable materials or conditions conducive to fire. The structure of the third infinitive in Finnish often indicates a purpose or a potential outcome, and the passive voice here suggests that the subject of the sentence is the entity that will undergo the action of igniting. This verb form is crucial for expressing nuanced meanings related to combustion and initiation in the Finnish language.