Keräämässä

Keräämässä is a Finnish word that functions as a participial phrase. It literally translates to "gathering" or "in the process of gathering." It is derived from the verb "kerätä," which means "to gather," "to collect," or "to pick." The "-mässä" ending signifies an ongoing action in a specific location or context.

The phrase is used to describe someone or something that is actively engaged in the act of collecting or gathering. For example, one might say "lapset olivat keräämässä marjoja metsässä," which means "the children were gathering berries in the forest." In this instance, "keräämässä" indicates that the children were in the middle of the act of berry picking.

"Keräämässä" can refer to the gathering of a wide variety of items, from natural resources like berries, mushrooms, or firewood, to abstract concepts like information or data. It emphasizes the process and the present activity of collection. The phrase is a common element in spoken and written Finnish, conveying a sense of ongoing action and purpose. Its grammatical function highlights the dynamic nature of the action being performed.