vastaamiseksi

Vastaamiseksi is a Finnish grammatical form used to express purpose related to answering. It is the translative form of the nominalized verb vastaaminen (the act of answering) and roughly corresponds to the English phrase “in order to answer” or “for answering.” The form is most common in formal, written Finnish, such as administrative texts, manuals, or policy documents.

Formation and meaning: The base verb vastata means “to answer.” When it is nominalized as vastaaminen, the translative suffix -ksi yields vastaamiseksi. This construction conveys intention or purpose, indicating what is being done in order to achieve an answer. It often appears together with another noun or phrase specifying what is being answered, for example with the illative of the target: kysymykseen vastaamiseksi.

Usage examples:

- Kysymykseen vastaamiseksi on kerätty lisätietoja. (In order to answer the question, additional information has been collected.)

- Vastaamiseksi tarvitaan lisäaikaa. (Additional time is needed in order to answer.)

Register and notes: Vastaamiseksi is mainly used in formal or technical writing, such as reports, instructions, or legal language. It is less common in everyday speech, where speakers might instead use more straightforward verb forms or other expressions of purpose. The form serves to link an action to its purpose of providing an answer, often in contexts where clarity and precision are important.