Paljastamasta

Paljastamasta is a Finnish linguistic term referring to a non-finite verbal form derived from the verb paljastaa, which means to reveal. The underlying base paljastama is a verbal noun that denotes the act or process of revealing. Paljastamasta represents a partitive form of that verbal noun and is used within sentences to indicate the action of revealing in a general or indefinite sense.

In Finnish grammar, paljastamasta functions as a non-finite complement in clauses. It can accompany verbs or prepositions that require a non-finite noun-like clause as part of their meaning, and its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding syntax. Because it carries the nuance of indefiniteness or partiality, paljastamasta is often found in more formal or written Finnish, including academic, legal, or argumentative prose. It is one of several related forms built from paljastaa and the -ma/-mä verbal noun family, with other forms such as paljastama or paljastamisesta appearing in different grammatical roles.

Usage notes and variations reflect Finnish’s broader system of non-finite verb forms, where verb stems combine with nominalizing suffixes to express nuanced relationships between actions. Paljastamasta can thus convey about or from the act of revealing, depending on context and accompanying particles or case endings.

See also: Paljastaminen, Paljastaa, Finnish grammar.