varmistuakseen

Varmistuakseen is a non-finite verb form in Finnish. It is the passive infinitive of the verb varmistua, meaning to become sure or to be certain. The form is used to express purpose or intention in relation to another verb, often translating to “in order to be sure” or “to be sure.”

In usage, varmistuakseen appears in subordinate clauses and is typically attached to a main action, indicating what someone does in order to become certain about something. It is a distinct form from varmistaa (to ensure) and from varmistua (to become certain), and it emphasizes the aim of verifying or confirming rather than performing the action itself.

Commonly, varmistuakseen appears with expressions like siitä (about it), ensuring that a given fact or condition is verified. It is appropriate in formal or written Finnish, especially in contexts involving verification, audit, investigations, or careful checking.

Examples:

- Hän teki lisävarmistuksia varmistuakseen siitä, että tiedot olivat oikeat. (He conducted additional verifications in order to be sure that the information was correct.)

- Toimet on käynnistetty varmistuakseen siitä, ettei virheitä pääse syntymään. (Actions have been initiated to be sure that no errors occur.)

Etymology and related forms:

- Derived from varmistua (to become certain) with the passive infinitive suffix -akseen.

- Related forms include varmistua (to become certain) and varmistaa (to ensure), which expresses a more active sense of guaranteeing something.

Varmistuakseen thus serves as a precise, formal way to state that an action is taken for the sake of verification, focusing on the goal of becoming certain.