tutkitakseen
Tutkitakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb tutkia, meaning to investigate. It is the third infinitive form (kolmannen infinitiivin) and is used to express purpose or aim in a sentence. In formal and written Finnish, this form appears in constructions that describe what is to be done in order to achieve a goal, rather than describing the action itself.
The third infinitive is formed from the verb stem with the suffix -akseen, producing forms such as
A typical usage is to indicate the purpose of an instrument, method, or action: Käytetään mittaria tutkitakseen
Relationship to other infinitives
Tutkitakseen is part of the broader Finnish system of non-finite verb forms. It is related to other