Keskustelemista

Keskustelemista is a Finnish noun that denotes the act or process of conversing or engaging in discussion. It is formed from the verb keskustella ('to discuss' or 'to converse') and the nominalizing suffix -mista, which creates an abstract noun referring to an action rather than to a concrete instance. While related to the noun keskustelu ('conversation'), keskustelemista emphasizes the activity of dialogue rather than a single exchange.

It is used in contexts where the focus is on dialogue as a skill or process. In Finnish, the -mista/-mistä forms take various case endings, allowing phrases such as 'keskustelemista varten' (for the purpose of discussing) or 'keskustelemista edistävät käytännöt' (practices that promote the act of discussing). The term frequently appears in education, organizational communication, policy discussions, and research on interaction.

Related terms include keskustelu (conversation) and keskustelukulttuuri (culture of dialogue). Finnish style tends to value participatory and respectful dialogue, and keskustelemista is often used when analyzing or describing how groups engage in discussion. The expression remains neutral and generic, suitable for academic writing as well as everyday language.