Kuvattamaan
Kuvattamaan refers to the infinitive form of the Finnish verb *kuvata*, meaning "to depict" or "to describe." In Finnish grammar, the infinitive is a verb form that typically functions as a noun, often used with auxiliary verbs to express actions or states. The term *kuvattamaan* specifically indicates the infinitive form used in the partitive case, which is common in Finnish when the action is seen as a process or activity rather than a completed event.
The partitive infinitive, such as *kuvattamaan*, is frequently employed in contexts where the action is ongoing
In Finnish syntax, the partitive infinitive is also used with modal verbs like *pitää* ("to have to")
The use of *kuvattamaan* reflects the Finnish language’s tendency to distinguish between completed and ongoing actions