Korostaneen

Korostaneen is a term used in Finnish grammar to denote a non-finite verb form derived from the verb korostaa, meaning “to emphasize.” The form is encountered primarily in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.

Morphology and classification of korostaneen vary among grammars. It is generally described as a participial form that expresses a state or action linked to a prior event, and it can function in subordinate clauses or as a modifier. Some grammars categorize it as a past or perfect-like participle, while others treat it as a specialized non-finite form with distinctive uses. Because Finnish grammar has several overlapping participial endings, korostaneen is often noted for its particular nuance rather than for a single, universally agreed-upon role.

Usage and examples. In English translation, korostaneen is typically rendered as “having emphasized” or “emphasized.” In Finnish texts, it appears in formal writing, historical or translated prose, and in certain literary styles where older or more elaborate syntax is preserved. It usually conveys that emphasis was a completed or resultant state relative to the action described in the main clause.

See also. Finnish grammar, participles, korostaa (to emphasize).