vältääkseen

Vältääkseen is a Finnish verb phrase that translates to "in order to avoid" or "to prevent" in English. It is formed by combining the verb "vältää" (to avoid) with the infinitive marker "kseen." This phrase is commonly used in Finnish to express the purpose or intention behind an action, particularly when the action is taken to prevent or avoid something.

For example, "Hän osti lääkkeitä vältääkseen tartunnan" translates to "He bought medicine in order to avoid the infection." In this sentence, "vältääkseen tartunnan" indicates the purpose of buying medicine, which is to prevent infection.

The use of "vältääkseen" is versatile and can be applied to various contexts, such as avoiding negative consequences, preventing harm, or simply steering clear of unwanted situations. It is an essential tool in Finnish for expressing the purpose behind actions and is widely used in both spoken and written language.