tukeakseen

Tukeakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form used to express purpose. It is the present active infinitive of the verb tukea, formed as part of the infinitive of purpose. The form is created by taking the present infinitive tukea and adding the suffix -akseen, resulting in tukeakseen. This pattern is common in Finnish for expressing intent, and it mirrors other verb forms such as auttaakseen (to help in order to).

Usage and function: The -akseen form introduces a purpose clause, roughly translating to “in order to” or “to … in order to.” It is typically used after the main action or its object, linking the action to its intended effect. It can occur in both written and more formal spoken Finnish and is often found in academic or policy-related language. It is a non-finite form, so the surrounding verbs remain in their non-finite or finite forms as appropriate.

Examples:

- Hän lahjoitti rahaa tukeakseen tutkimusta. (He donated money to support the research.)

- Hän kirjoitti artikkelin tukeakseen väitteensä. (He wrote an article to support his claim.)

- Kurssi tarjoaa resursseja tukeakseen opiskeluansa. (The course provides resources to support his/her studies.)

Relation to other forms: Tukeakseen belongs to a broader class of infinitives of purpose in Finnish. It is often contrasted with clauses using jotta followed by a finite verb; tukeakseen provides a more compact, formal way to express purpose without a finite clause.