Lakkaamaan

Lakkaamaan is a Finnish verb that translates to "to cease," "to stop," or "to cease to be." It is a common and versatile verb used in a wide range of contexts. The infinitive form is "lakata."

When used with another verb in the infinitive, "lakata" indicates that the action of the second verb is ending. For example, "lakata puhumasta" means "to stop speaking." Similarly, "lakata tekemästä" means "to stop doing." This construction is frequently employed to describe the cessation of activities or states.

The verb can also be used on its own to signify that something has come to an end or has ceased to exist. "Sade lakkasi" translates to "The rain stopped." In a more abstract sense, "Lakkaa olemasta" means "It ceases to be" or "It ceases to exist."

"Lakkaamaan" can also appear in other grammatical forms, such as the passive forms like "lakattava" (must stop) or "lakataan" (is stopped/are stopped). The nuances of its usage depend on the grammatical context and the specific meaning intended by the speaker. It is a fundamental verb in the Finnish language for expressing the concept of ending or ceasing.