tullaakseen

tullaakseen is a Finnish word. It is the third-person singular conditional form of the verb 'tulla', which means 'to come' or 'to become'. The suffix '-kseen' indicates the conditional mood and the third-person singular subject. Therefore, 'tullaakseen' translates to 'in order to come' or 'in order to become'.

This grammatical construction is used to express purpose. It describes an action that someone or something intends to do, or a state they aim to achieve, as a reason for another action. For example, in a sentence like "Hän opiskeli ahkerasti tullaakseen lääkäriksi," which means "He studied hard in order to become a doctor," 'tullaakseen' shows the purpose behind his studying.

The conditional mood in Finnish is used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or polite requests, and in this specific form, it clearly denotes the intent or goal of an action. The construction is specific to the third-person singular, meaning it refers to "he," "she," or "it" as the subject performing the action to achieve the stated purpose. Understanding 'tullaakseen' is key to comprehending the nuances of expressing purpose in Finnish.