Kohtaamasta

Kohtaamasta is a Finnish word form that appears in grammar discussions of the language. It is derived from the verb kohdata, meaning to meet or encounter, and is discussed as a non-finite form that relates to the act of meeting. In linguistic descriptions, kohtaa- and its variants are set apart from finite verb forms that carry tense and subject agreement, and are used to describe or refer to the act of meeting within clauses without specifying the agent or tense on their own.

In practice, kohdama- forms are most commonly encountered in written Finnish, especially in formal, descriptive, or scholarly contexts. They are often contrasted with the related noun kohtaaminen (an encounter) and with other non-finite verbal forms that can function as modifiers or adjuncts in sentences. Because Finnish morphology allows many non-finite forms to express circumstances, purposes, or relationships between actions, kohtaamasta is treated as one of several such forms rather than as a standalone verb form with clear, independent syntax in everyday speech.

The precise analysis and terminology for kohtaamasta can vary between grammar traditions and educational materials. Some frameworks describe it in terms of non-finite conjugation and nominalization, while others focus on its function within subordinate clauses and its relationship to the noun form kohtaaminen. For detailed rules and examples, consulting a Finnish grammar or a language reference that covers non-finite verb forms is recommended.

See also: kohdata, kohtaaminen, Finnish grammar, non-finite verb forms.