tarkoitusmuodollinen

Tarkoitusmuodollinen is a Finnish grammatical construction used to express purpose or intention. It is typically formed using the third infinitive of a verb, often in conjunction with a possessive suffix and a case ending. This structure allows for a concise way to state why an action is being performed.

For example, the phrase "hän tuli kaupunkiin opiskelemaan" translates to "he came to the city to study." Here, "opiskelemaan" is the third infinitive of the verb "opiskella" (to study), indicating the purpose of his coming to the city. The construction can also be used with possessive suffixes, such as "minun tullessani" meaning "when I came" or "upon my coming," where the purpose or context of the action is implied.

The tarkoit usmuodollinen construction is versatile and can be employed in various sentence structures to convey a clear sense of objective or reason. It is a common feature in Finnish grammar and is essential for understanding the nuances of expressing intent and purpose in the language. While it can sometimes be translated using English infinitives or subordinate clauses, the Finnish structure offers a distinct grammatical mechanism.