Viittaamasta

Viittaamasta is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb viittaa, which means to refer to or to indicate. In Finnish grammar, viittaamasta is used to express the act of referring to something or pointing to a source, often in a partial or contingent sense. The form commonly appears in written and formal Finnish, particularly in scholarly or analytical prose.

The form is closely related to other grammar items based on viittaa, such as viittaaminen (the act of referring) and viittaus (a reference or citation). While viittaaminen is the general noun for the act, viittaamasta functions as a non-finite marker that can appear in constructions specifying what is being referred to. It is typically found in phrases that describe referencing a source, a study, or an argument.

Usage and interpretation depend on context. Viittaamasta is often used in phrases like viittaamasta lähteeseen or viittaamasta useisiin tutkimuksiin, meaning “referring to the source” or “referencing several studies.” The exact meaning shifts with surrounding words and grammatical construction, but the core idea remains the act of making a reference or pointing to something.

In summary, viittaamasta is a Finnish non-finite form built from viittaa, used to denote the act of referring to or pointing to something, and it sits alongside related terms such as viittaaminen and viittaus in discussions of citation and referential language. See also viittaa, viittaaminen, and viittaus.