tullakseen

Tullakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb tulla, meaning "to come." It functions as an infinitive of purpose, a grammatical construction used to express the aim or intended outcome of an action. In English, tullakseen is often rendered as “in order to come” or, more broadly, “in order to become” when combined with another infinitival complement.

Morphology and usage: The form is built from the stem tulla plus the suffix -akseen, producing tullakseen. It is non-finite and does not mark person or number. The subject of tullakseen is typically the same as the subject of the main verb, though the construction can be adapted to emphasize purpose in formal or literary styles. Tullakseen is commonly used in subordinate clauses that state the goal of an action, especially after verbs of study, work, or movement.

Examples:

- Hän opiskelee tullakseen opettajaksi. This means “He studies in order to become a teacher.”

- Olet menossa töihin tullaksesi vahvemmaksi ammatillisesti. (A more literary or formal rendering of “You are going to work to become stronger professionally.”)

Relation to other forms: Tullakseen is part of a broader set of Finnish purpose-infinitives formed with -akseen or related suffixes. It contrasts with finite verb forms (which carry person and tense) and with other non-finite forms like the present participle or the illative-infinitive variants used for different grammatical purposes.

See also: Finnish grammar, infinitives, purpose clauses, conjunctions for purpose such as jotta.