syödäkseni

Syödäkseni is a Finnish word. It is the genitive singular form of the infinitive of the verb syödä, which means "to eat." The suffix "-kseni" indicates that the action is performed for the benefit or purpose of the speaker. Therefore, "syödäkseni" translates to "in order for me to eat" or "so that I may eat."

This grammatical construction is used to express purpose. For example, in the sentence "Menin kauppaan syödäkseni," the word "syödäkseni" explains the reason for going to the store: "I went to the store so that I could eat." The structure highlights the speaker's intention or necessity related to eating.

The verb "syödä" itself is a fundamental verb in Finnish, indicating the act of consuming food. The addition of the purposive suffix "-kseni" adds a layer of grammatical complexity, transforming the simple infinitive into a clause that describes the speaker's goal. This form is relatively common in spoken and written Finnish when expressing a personal purpose. It is important to distinguish this from other uses of the genitive case or other personal suffixes.