Naarmuuntumaan

Naarmuuntumaan is a Finnish verb form meaning “to become scratched” or “to get scratched.” It describes the process by which a surface or object develops scratches or wear through use, friction, impact, or handling. The form derives from the verb naarmuuntua (to become scratched) and represents a non-finite, third infinitive construction.

Grammatical notes: Naarmuuntumaan is the third infinitive form (ending in -maan/-män, here -umaan) of naarmuuntua. This non-finite form is used in clauses where the action of becoming scratched is the main idea or part of a larger verbal phrase. The ordinary finite present forms are naarmuuntuu (it becomes scratched) and naarmuuntuvat (they become scratched). In many everyday sentences, speakers use naarmuuntua rather than the -umaan form, especially in simple statements about wear.

Usage: The term is most common in formal, technical, or descriptive writing—such as product specifications, material descriptions, and safety notes—where the emphasis is on the potential for scratches to occur. In everyday Finnish, it is more typical to describe the result with naarmuuntua, as in “pinta naarmuuntuu helposti” (the surface becomes scratched easily). The noun naarmuuntuminen (scratching, wear) and the noun naarmu (scratch) are related terms often used in similar contexts.

See also: naarmuuntua, naarmu, naarmukestävyys, kuluminen, materiaalin kestävyys.