ikuistamaan
Ikuistamaan is the present active infinitive of the Finnish verb ikuistaa, meaning to immortalize or to make eternal. The form denotes the action of preserving someone or something in memory, status, or public recognition so that it endures beyond the present moment. In English, ikuistamaan is usually translated as “to immortalize” or “to eternalize.”
Etymology and form: the verb stems from ikuinen, meaning eternal, combined with the -istaa causative/ transitive
Usage: ikuistamaan is commonly used in contexts of commemoration, literature, film, religion, and journalism when describing
Related forms: The root verb ikuistaa has related non-finite and noun forms, such as ikuistaminen (the act