Opastamaan

Opastamaan is a Finnish verb meaning to guide, to show the way, or to provide instruction or coaching. It can refer to physically leading someone along a path or route, as in a tour or escort, as well as to teaching or directing someone in a task. The related nouns opastus (guidance, escort, guided tour) and opas (guide) are derived from the same root as opastaa.

Opastamaan is transitive and typically used with a person or group as the object. It is common in tourism, museums, schools, workplaces, and events, where staff, guides, or instructors offer direction and information. In public services, a staff member may opastaa visitors through a building, or a tour guide may opastaa a group around historical sites. The term carries a neutral to positive connotation of facilitating understanding and navigation.

See also: opastus, opas, opastaminen.