täyttämiseksi

Täyttämiseksi is a Finnish word that translates to "for filling," "to fill," or "in order to fill" in English. It is the adessive case of the infinitive form of the verb 'täyttää', which means "to fill." This grammatical form is used to indicate purpose or the reason for an action.

For instance, in a sentence like "Paperia on ostettu täyttämiseksi," the phrase 'täyttämiseksi' indicates the purpose for buying paper. The literal translation would be "Paper has been bought for filling." This implies that the paper was purchased with the intention of being filled with something, perhaps text or drawings.

The adessive case in Finnish is commonly used to express various meanings, including location, accompaniment, and purpose. When combined with an infinitive, as in 'täyttämiseksi', it specifically denotes the goal or objective of the action described by the verb. Therefore, understanding the function of 'täyttämiseksi' is key to comprehending sentences that express purpose in Finnish. It is a versatile grammatical construction that appears in a wide range of contexts, from everyday conversations to more formal written language.