Huomaamaan

Huomaamaan is a Finnish verb form derived from huomata, meaning to notice or to realize. It is the -maan/-mään form used to express the act of noticing in non-finite clauses and is frequently found in constructions with auxiliary verbs to indicate coming to notice or beginning to notice.

The form is used with verbs that govern a shift toward awareness, often after verbs such as tulla (to become), alkaa (to begin), or päästä (to manage to). For example, Hän tuli huomaamaan virheen means “He came to notice the mistake,” and Hän alkoi huomaamaan merkkejä ongelmasta means “She began to notice signs of trouble.” Pääsyn huomaamaan or similar phrases can appear in contexts that emphasize realization rather than immediate action.

Phonology and morphology: huomaamaan is produced by attaching the suffix -maan to the stem huomaa- to create a non-finite infinitive. It functions in sentences where the main verb is finite and the non-finite form supplies the meaning of noticing or realizing. It is not used as a standalone finite verb; instead, it forms part of periphrastic constructions with auxiliary verbs.

Etymology and meaning: huomaamaan originates from huomata (to notice) and the infinitive suffix -maan, yielding a form that expresses the act or process of noticing. The sense is closer to “to come to notice” or “to begin to notice,” rather than a simple, instantaneous noticing event.

See also: huomata, huomaaminen.