Expressing purpose (for at)

Expressing Purpose with "for at"

When you want to explain why you are doing something ("to" or "in order to"), use for at followed by an infinitive.

I run every day to improve my fitness.
Jeg løber hver dag for at forbedre formen.
She is always active to improve her fitness.
Hun er altid aktiv for at forbedre konditionen.

Talking About Study Goals

The verb læse means "to read," but it is also widely used to mean "to study."

My sister studies a lot to pass the exam.
Min søster læser meget for at bestå eksamenen.
They are studying to improve their grade.
De læser for at forbedre karakteren.

Helper Verbs and Reflexives

If your goal is being able to do something, place the infinitive kunne (to be able to) directly after for at. Additionally, some verbs are reflexive, meaning they require a pronoun that matches the subject (like mig or sig). For example, at koncentrere sig (to concentrate).

I drink coffee to be able to concentrate.
Jeg drikker kaffe for at kunne koncentrere mig.
You have to be active to be able to concentrate.
Man skal være aktiv for at kunne koncentrere sig.
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