Vakuuttamaan

Vakuuttamaan is the second infinitive form of the Finnish verb vakuuttaa, meaning to assure, guarantee, or insure. As a non-finite verb form, vakuuttamaan is used in constructions where the action of assuring or insuring is linked to another verb or clause, often to express purpose, intention, or a subordinate action.

Morphology and form: The second infinitive is formed by adding -maan or -mään to the verb stem, here resulting in vakuuttamaan from vakuuttaa. This form is distinct from the first infinitive vakuuttaa (to assure/guarantee) and from the participial or finite forms used in main clauses. The 2nd infinitive is common in formal, written Finnish and in sentences that describe aims, plans, or contractual actions.

Usage and senses: Vakuuttamaan can express the act of convincing or reassuring someone (to reassure) and, in insurance-related contexts, the act of insuring or guaranteeing against risk (to insure). The precise meaning depends on context and surrounding words. In legal, business, or technical texts, vakuuttamaan often appears in phrases that describe purposes or actions to be taken to achieve assurance or coverage.

Examples:

- Yritys pyrkii vakuuttamaan asiakkaat tuotteiden laadusta. (The company aims to reassure customers about the product quality.)

- He haluaa vakuuttamaan omaisuutensa vakuutuksella. (He wants to insure his property with insurance.)

Etymology and related forms: Vakuuttamaan derives from vakuuttaa, with related nouns such as vakuutus (insurance) and vakuuttaminen (the act of insuring or assuring).