Laajentamaan

Laajentamaan is a Finnish non-finite verb form. It is the ma-infinitive (the -maan suffix) of laajentaa, meaning to expand, extend, or widen. This form is used to express purpose or to create non-finite clauses indicating aims, plans, or potential actions. It frequently appears in formal or written Finnish, especially in business, planning, and policy contexts.

Usage and function: The ma-infinitive laajentamaan expresses the idea of “to expand” in a way that is linked to an overarching goal or intention. It can follow verbs or constructs that require an infinitive with -maan to denote purpose, such as “tavoitteena on,” “pyrkimys on,” or “suunnitelmana on.” Common collocations include laajentamaan markkinoita (to expand markets), laajentamaan tuotetarjontaa (to broaden product range), and laajentamaan toimialoja (to expand into sectors). The form can also appear in clauses like “Yritys tähtää laajentamaan toimintaansa” (The company aims to expand its operations). Note that in many contexts the bare infinitive laajentaa can be used instead, depending on syntax and emphasis.

Related forms: laajentaa is the dictionary form; laajentaminen is the nominal form meaning the act of expanding; laajennus is a noun meaning expansion or enlargement. The -maan form is one of several non-finite inflections used to express purpose and to build non-finite clauses in Finnish.

See also: laajentaa, laajentaminen, laajennus.