Infinitivimuotoa

Infinitivimuotoa is a term used in Finnish to describe the infinitive form of verbs in the language. In Finnish grammar, the infinitive form of a verb is used to express the basic meaning of the verb, without indicating tense or person.

The infinitive form of a verb in Finnish is preceded by the particle "tä" or simply the verb root, depending on the conjugation class of the verb. For example, the infinitive form of the verb "puhua" (to speak) is "puhe". The infinitive form can be used as a complement to another verb, or as the subject of a sentence.

Infinitivimuotoa is useful in several grammatical contexts. It can be used to express inclination, permission, or obligation. For example, "Haluan puhua englantia" (I want to speak English) would use the infinitive form of "puhua". The infinitive form can also be used to create complex sentences, such as "He menevät lähtemäänesto kohtaan tuntevaa" (They are going to leave for the trip feeling enthusiastic).

In Finnish, the infinitive form of a verb is often replaced with a finite form of the verb, especially in clauses where both the verb and another word are linked with "ja" (and). The use of the infinitive form in such cases is less common and typically uses grammatically marked words or phrases such as iki or pidempää.

The formation rules of the infinitive form of a verb in Finnish can be complex and vary depending on the verb's properties. Consequently, bilinguals and those unfamiliar with Finnish grammar may have difficulty in recognizing the nuances of the infinitive form.