Vaatimisen

Vaatimisen is the genitive form of the Finnish noun vaatimin(e)n, a form used to denote the act of demanding or making a claim. The base noun vaatinen/vaatiminen refers to the act, process, or content of a demand, while vaatimisen marks ownership or relation to that act in a sentence, as in “vaatimisen perusteet” (the grounds of the demand) or “vaatimisen seuraukset” (the consequences of the demand). In everyday language, vaatimus (demand or requirement) is more common for a concrete request or stipulation, whereas vaatiminen emphasizes the act of demanding itself.

Etymology and related forms: The term derives from the Finnish verb vaatia (to demand). The related noun vaatimus means a demand or requirement, often in a contractual, legal, or formal sense, while vaatiminen refers more generally to the act or process of demanding. The genitive form vaatimisen is used to describe aspects of that act or to attribute something to it, such as “vaatimisen perusteet” or “vaatimisen sisältö.”

Usage: Vaatimisen appears primarily in formal, analytical, or descriptive contexts rather than in casual speech. It is common in legal, political, or organizational discussions when analyzing or stating what is being demanded, who makes the demand, and on what grounds. It can pair with descriptors like “perusteet,” “sisältö,” or “seuraukset” to form common phrases.

See also: vaatimus, vaatimukset, vaatia.