aiheuttamasta

aiheuttamasta is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb aiheuttaa, meaning to cause. It is formed by adding the suffix -masta to the verb stem aiheutt-, creating the so-called -masta infinitive. This form represents the act or process of causing something rather than a completed result. It functions as a non-finite clause element rather than a standalone noun and is typically used within larger clauses under the control of another verb.

In usage, aiheuttamasta appears in contexts where a non-finite complement is required, often after verbs that govern non-finite clauses. A common example is the phrase vain välttää aiheuttamasta vahinkoa, translated as “to avoid causing damage.” The -masta infinitive can convey the idea of the act of causing while leaving the main clause finite, but in everyday Finnish speakers may prefer the simpler infinitive aiheuttaa or the noun aiheuttaminen in many situations.

Relationship to other forms is important: aiheuttama is a past participle meaning “caused,” aiheuttaminen is a noun meaning “the act of causing,” and aiheuttaa is the base verb meaning “to cause.” The aiheuttamasta form therefore occupies a distinct role as a non-finite verbal form used to reference the act of causing within a sentence, rather than describing a completed state or functioning as a standalone noun.

In Finnish grammar, aiheuttamasta is one of several non-finite infinitive forms that enrich subordinate clauses and complex predicates, especially in formal or written language.