Sekoittamaan

Sekoittamaan is a Finnish infinitive form of the verb sekoittaa, meaning to mix, stir, or blend ingredients or liquids. It is formed as the ma-infinitive (the -maan/-mään form) from the stem sekoitta-, yielding sekoittamaan. This non-finite form is used to express the act of mixing in a general sense or to describe an action that is planned, started, or continued within a sentence.

Usage and function

The ma-infinitive is commonly found in sentences where the action is described in non-finite terms or in combination with other verbs that require an infinitive. It often appears after verbs of beginning or continuing, such as aloittaa (to begin) or jatkaa (to continue), and can also be used in noun-like expressions to refer to the activity of mixing. In many everyday constructions, speakers may prefer the bare infinitive sekoittaa, but sekoittamaan appears in contexts that demand a non-finite form.

Examples

Aloitin sekoittamaan ainekset. (I started to mix the ingredients.)

Jatkoin sekoittamaan kastiketta. (I continued to mix the sauce.)

Related forms

Root verb: sekoittaa (to mix, to stir)

Noun: sekoittaminen (the act of mixing)

Noun/descriptor: sekoitus (a blend, a mixture)

Notes

Pronunciation is roughly: /ˈse.koiʔːа.mɑn/. The -maan/-mään infix follows vowel harmony rules. As a versatile non-finite form, sekoittamaan is mainly encountered in written guidance, procedural text, or sentences describing sequence and intention.