Suurentamaan

Suurentamaan is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from suurentaa, which means to enlarge, magnify, or increase the size of something. The form is created by attaching the suffix -maan to the verb stem, and it is commonly described as the third infinitive in Finnish grammar. As a non-finite form, suurentamaan does not function as a standalone predicate but forms part of larger verb phrases or clauses.

In usage, suurentamaan appears in contexts where the action of enlarging is the content of the clause or the intended action of another verb. It is often found in technical, instructional, or descriptive texts dealing with imaging, printing, graphic design, or any domain where increasing size or scale is discussed. Because it is a non-finite form, suurentamaan typically relies on another element in the sentence to convey tense, aspect, or modality.

Related forms and terminology include suurentaa (the base infinitive meaning “to enlarge”) and suurentaminen (the noun meaning “enlargement”). The word belongs to a family of Finnish verbs that form non-finite inflections with the -maan/-mään suffix, used to express purpose or to participate in complex verb structures.

Example contexts for understanding असून: suurentamaan kuvan kokoa (to enlarge the size of the image) and similar constructions in documentation or specifications. In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use the first infinitive suurentaa for direct statements about enlarging, while suurentamaan appears mainly in more formal or written contexts.