Suosimaan

Suosimaan is a Finnish verb form that serves as the long infinitive of the verb meaning to favor, promote, or advocate. The form is constructed with the root suosi- and the long infinitive suffix -maan, yielding suosimaan. In contemporary usage, the action sense most closely associated with this form is to promote or support something, often in contexts where the speaker describes aims, policies, or intentions.

In grammar, the long infinitive (maan/-mään) is used to express purpose, intention, or to accompany certain auxiliary constructions without indicating person or number. Suosimaan can appear in clauses that describe aims or policies, for example after verbs that express striving or intention. It may also occur in more formal or written Finnish when outlining aims in policy statements, program descriptions, or legislative texts.

Common related forms include the short infinitive (to, e.g., suosiä) and various nominalizations such as suosiominen or suositus, which relate to endorsement or support. The semantic core of suosimaan centers on favoring or endorsing a person, idea, policy, or action.

Examples:

- Lainsäädäntö pyrkii suosimaan kestäviä energialähteitä. (The legislation aims to promote sustainable energy sources.)

- Hallitus tavoittelee ohjelman suosimaan pienyrityksiä. (The government seeks to promote small enterprises through the program.)

See also: suosia, suosittelu, suositus, suosio.