Kuljettamasta

Kuljettamasta is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb kuljettaa, which means to transport or convey. It represents the third infinitive (kolmas infinitiivi) in Finnish grammar, a non-finite mood used in various subordinate or modal constructions rather than as the main predicate.

Morphology and formation: The third infinitive is formed with the stem of the verb plus the suffix -masta (or -mään in some contexts), yielding forms such as kuljettamasta. This form appears in contexts where the action of transporting is described in relation to another verb or within a larger non-finite clause. As a non-finite form, kuljettamasta does not specify a tense or a distinct subject on its own but instead interacts with surrounding words to express purpose, condition, sequence, or modality.

Usage and function: Kuljettamasta is commonly encountered in grammatically instructional or formal texts that illustrate Finnish verb forms. It often appears in sentences that convey an implicit or explicit connection to another verb, such as expressions of intention, necessity, or negation. The form is one of several infinitives that Finnish uses to build complex verb phrases and to express aspects of action without selecting a specific subject or finite tense.

Relation to related forms: The verb’s base, kuljettaa, gives rise to related forms such as the noun kuljetus (transport) and various participles and other infinitives. The third infinitive contrasts with the first infinitive, which can function as a main verb, and with other non-finite forms used in Finnish to mark different syntactic roles. In everyday language, kuljettamasta is more likely to be seen in written explanations or linguistic descriptions than in casual speech.