Ennakoimaan

Ennakoimaan is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb ennakoida, meaning to anticipate or forecast. It is formed with the suffix -maan and is used to express purpose or direction in sentences, similar to the English form "to anticipate" when indicating intent.

Grammatically, ennakoimaan belongs to the Finnish infinitive system. The basic infinitive ennakoida is used for general statements, while the -maan form functions as a third infinitive that can express purpose or intention, often after verbs of motion or in formal planning contexts. The root ennakko- is related to looking ahead, and the related noun ennakointi denotes anticipation or forecasting as a process.

Usage and style: Ennakoimaan appears mainly in formal or planning language, risk assessment, strategic contexts, and fields such as meteorology or policy planning. In everyday speech, speakers typically use ennakoida or fuller phrases such as "ennakoida tulevia tapahtumia" rather than the bare form.

Examples:

- Lähdin ennakoimaan tulevia muutoksia yrityksen toiminnassa.

- Tutkimus keskittyy ennakoimaan markkinoiden kehitystä seuraavaksi vuosiksi.

- Organisaatio korostaa ennakointia osana riskienhallintaa.

See also: ennakoiva, ennakointi, ennakkotarkastus.