Jäädvustab

Jäädvustab is a Finnish verb form meaning "captures" or "records" in the present tense, used to describe the act of creating a lasting representation of something. It comes from the verb jäädvustaa, which denotes the act of preserving information, images, sounds, or events for later use or reference. The form jäädvustab is the third-person singular present indicative, as in "Kuvaaja jäädvustab tapahtuman" (The photographer captures the event).

Usage and scope factual: In Finnish, jäädvustaminen (the act of capturing/recording) is commonly applied across photography, videography, film, audio recording, journalism, and archival work. It covers both informal moments and formal documentation, extending to digital media where data or media content is preserved for posterity or analysis. The concept is often linked to accuracy, completeness, and authenticity in representing a scene or experience.

Grammatical notes: Jäädvustaa is a transitive verb, requiring an object that denotes what is captured or recorded. Other forms include minä jäädvustan (I capture), sinä jäädvustat (you capture), me jäädvustamme (we capture), with jäädvustavat representing they capture. Nouns related to the action include jäädvustaminen (the act of capturing) and jäädvustus (a capture/recording).

See also: tallentaminen (recording/saving), dokumentointi (documentation), jäädvustus (capture/recording), commonly used terms in media, journalism, and archival contexts.