Kantamisen

Kantaminen is a Finnish noun formed from the verb kantaa, meaning to carry or bear. The term denotes the act or process of carrying something, typically a physical load, but it can also be used in a broader, sometimes metaphorical sense. The word is created with the suffix -minen, which turns verbs into nouns describing an action or process. In everyday language, kantaminen commonly refers to tasks such as carrying groceries, luggage, or tools.

In practical contexts, kantaminen appears in ergonomics, workplace safety, and logistics. Ergonomic guidelines discuss proper lifting techniques and posture to reduce the risk of back injuries during kantaminen. In logistics and transportation, the term can describe the act of moving items from one location to another as part of a workflow or supply chain. The phrase vastuun kantaminen (bearing or taking on responsibility) shows how kantaminen can also apply to metaphorical burdens and duties.

Related terms include kantavuus (load-bearing capacity), which refers to the maximum weight a structure or item can safely support, and kantaja, meaning bearer or carrier. The verb form kantaa is still used in phrases where the subject “carries” something physically or conceptually, while kantamisen refers to the act itself in sentence construction.

Examples:

- Hän tekee kantamisen töissään, eli siirtää raskaita tarvikkeita turvallisesti. (He is carrying out the lifting tasks at work, moving heavy supplies safely.)

- Vastuun kantamisen vaatimukset ovat keskeinen osa projektin johtamista. (The requirements of bearing responsibility are central to project management.)