Sopeuttamaan

Sopeuttamaan is a Finnish verb form connected to sopeuttaa, meaning to adapt, adjust, or tailor something to fit new conditions, environments, or requirements. The form is used to express the action of causing adaptation in another object or system, often in formal or technical contexts. In everyday language, the related noun sopeuttaminen (the act of adapting) is more common, while sopeuttamaan appears as a non-finite verb form in sentences that describe intended or ongoing adaptation.

In grammar, sopeuttamaan is the infinitive or a non-finite form of the verb sopeuttaa. It is used in clauses that specify purpose, intention, or plan, and it can function with auxiliary verbs to form periphrastic constructions. The standard, more frequent constructions in Finnish often use the finite verb form or the noun form sopeuttaminen when referring to the process itself.

Common usage contexts include organizational reform, policy alignment, educational programs, and environmental or economic planning. Sopeuttamaan appears in texts that discuss actions aimed at making operations, regulations, or practices compatible with new standards, conditions, or societal needs. Examples include adjusting production lines to new regulations, aligning curricula with evolving labor markets, or modifying infrastructure to cope with climate-related changes.

Example sentences:

- Hanke pyrkii sopeuttamaan tuotantoprosessit uusiin standardeihin.

- Tarkoituksena on sopeuttaa koulutusohjelma muuttuneeseen työelämään.

- Yritys investoi toimenpiteisiin, joiden tavoitteena on sopeuttaa toiminta ympäristöystävällisempään suuntaan.

See also: sopeutua (to adapt oneself), sopeutus and sopeuttaminen (the process of adaptation).

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