aloittamisesta

Aloittamisesta is a Finnish noun form that refers to the act or process of starting or initiating something. It is the elative singular form of aloittaminen, the noun derived from the verb aloittaa meaning to begin or commence. This form is used to indicate the topic, source, or reference point of a statement, often meaning “about starting” or “from starting.”

Usage is common in contexts where the topic concerns beginning an action, project, or procedure. It frequently follows words such as keskustelu (discussion), kysymys (question), or tiedote to express that the discussion, question, or notice concerns starting something. Examples include: “Keskustelu aloittamisesta projektissa kesti yli tunnin,” “Koulutuksen aloittamisesta ilmoitettiin,” and “Kysymys aloittamisesta nousi kaupunginvaltuuston istunnossa.” In these constructions, the elative case signals topic or source rather than a direct object.

Morphology and related terms: Aloittaminen is a gerund-like nominalization of aloittaa, and aloittamisesta is its elative form. Related words include aloitus (the start) and aloittaminen (the act of starting). Finnish uses this form to connect statements to their starting point or subject of initiation, allowing precise reference to what is being started.

Usage notes: In formal or administrative language, aloittamisesta helps frame statements about initiation events, such as project kick-offs, policy development, or program launches. It is one of several Finnish forms that express relation to an action’s beginning, each with distinct nuance depending on case and construction. See also aloittaminen, aloitus, aloittaa.