työskennelläkseen

Työskennelläkseen is the translative case of the Finnish verb "työskennellä," which means "to work." This grammatical form is used to express the purpose or goal of an action. It essentially translates to "in order to work" or "for the purpose of working."

The translative case in Finnish is formed by adding the suffix "-kseen" to the verb stem. In the case of "työskennellä," the stem is "työskennel-" and the suffix "-kseen" is added, resulting in "työskennelläkseen."

This form is typically used in subordinate clauses or adverbial phrases that explain why someone is doing something else. For example, "Hän muutti kaupunkiin työskennelläkseen" translates to "He moved to the city in order to work." Here, "työskennelläkseen" explains the reason for moving to the city.

Understanding the translative case is crucial for grasping the nuances of Finnish grammar, particularly when dealing with purpose clauses. It allows for more complex and precise expression of intentions and motivations within sentences. The usage of "työskennelläkseen" is a common example illustrating this grammatical feature.