tarkistaakseen

Tarkistaakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb tarkistaa, meaning to check or verify. It is the third infinitive (kolmas infinitiivi) form and is used to express purpose, roughly translating to “in order to check/verify.”

Morphology and function

The form is created from the verb stem tarkistaa with the ending -akseen. As a third infinitive, tarkistaakseen introduces non-finite clauses that state the purpose of the action described by a main finite verb. It is commonly used in written and formal Finnish to indicate intention without adding another finite verb.

Usage and examples

Tarkistaakseen is typically found in sentences where the main clause states an action taken for the purpose of checking something. Examples:

- Hän meni kauppaan tarkistaakseen hinnan. (He went to the store to check the price.)

- Hän kirjoitti artikkelia tarkistaakseen faktoja. (He wrote the article to verify facts.)

Notes

This form is distinct from the ordinary infinitive and other non-finite forms. It often appears in contexts involving investigation, verification, or careful checking, and conveys a deliberate aim behind the action.

See also

Related topics include the third infinitive itself (kolmas infinitiivi) and the base verb tarkistaa, as well as other non-finite forms used to express purpose in Finnish.