häviämässä

"Häviämässä" is a Finnish verb phrase that translates to "in the process of losing" or "about to lose" in English. It is formed by combining the verb "häviä" (to lose) with the present participle suffix "-mässä". This phrase is commonly used in Finnish to describe a situation where something or someone is in the midst of losing something, such as a game, a competition, or a battle. For example, "Joukkue on häviämässä ottelun" translates to "The team is about to lose the game". The phrase is often used in sports commentary, discussions about personal or professional setbacks, and other contexts where the loss of something is imminent. It is important to note that "häviämässä" is a present participle phrase, indicating an ongoing action or process.