Viestimaan

Viestimaan is a Finnish verb form meaning to communicate or to convey a message, and to transmit information from one party to another. It covers both the act of sending a message and the broader process of making information known. The term is used in everyday language as well as in formal or professional contexts, such as journalism, public administration, and corporate communications.

In Finnish grammar, viestimaan is the second infinitive form of the verb viestiä, formed with the suffix -maan. It appears primarily in non-finite clauses and is used to express purpose, intention, or the action of communicating within longer verb structures. In ordinary speech, the basic infinitive viestiä (to message) or the related verb viestittää (to convey) often cover nearby meanings, while viestimaan adds emphasis on the act or process of communication in specific constructions.

Viestimaan is commonly found in contexts related to information dissemination and messaging strategies. It can describe formal communications from authorities, press releases, organizational announcements, or diplomatic messaging. The term is closely related to viestintä (communication), tiedotus (informing), and välittäminen (transmitting). It coexists with related verbs whose nuances differ in immediacy, formality, or scope, such as viestiä and viestittää.

See also: Viesti, Viestintä, Tiedotus, Välittäminen.