Pitäminen

Pitäminen is a Finnish noun formed from the verb pitää, meaning to hold, keep, or require. As a gerund, it denotes the act or process of keeping or maintaining something, either in a physical sense or more abstractly. The term covers a range of related meanings, including keeping an object in possession or keeping it in a certain state, as well as adhering to norms, rules, or agreements.

In everyday language, pitäminen can refer to physical holding, such as keeping an object in one’s grasp or keeping equipment in a usable condition. It also appears in contexts describing maintenance or upkeep, for example keeping things in good condition or maintaining a routine or standard. A further use is keeping to rules or commitments, as in the idea of following or upholding an agreement or rule.

Grammatically, pitäminen is a common noun formed with the -minen suffix. The genitive form is pitämisen, used to express “the keeping of …” or “the act of keeping …” in phrases. The word is often combined with adjectives or nouns to specify what is being kept or maintained, as in phrases describing maintenance or adherence.

See also: pitää, pitämä, pito, noudattaa.

Overall, pitäminen functions as a versatile term in Finnish, signaling the act of keeping or maintaining something and appearing in both concrete and abstract discussions.