investoimaan

Investoimaan is the ma-infinitive form of the Finnish verb investoida, meaning “to invest.” It is a non-finite verb form used to express purpose, intention, or an action linked to another verb, rather than a standalone noun. In Finnish, the ma-infinitive is formed by adding the suffix -maan or -mään to the verb stem, resulting here in investoimaan.

The form is commonly found after verbs of motion or initiation, where the speaker describes going on to invest, starting to invest, or undertaking investment-related actions. Examples include phrases like men- nä investoimaan (to go to invest) or ryhtyä investoimaan (to begin investing). The ma-infinitive can also appear in non-finite subordinate clauses to indicate the purpose or expected action of another event.

Usage considerations: investoimaan is not the present or past tense of investoida; it is a non-finite form that can function as part of larger verb phrases or clauses. It is more frequent in formal or written Finnish and is sometimes chosen to emphasize the intended or ongoing nature of the investment activity rather than a completed action. In everyday speech, speakers may use the basic infinitive investoida or finite forms to convey the same idea, depending on context.

Translation and scope: in English, investoimaan does not translate as a separate word; its meaning aligns with “to invest” in the sense of undertaking investment activities, often in a non-finite construction. It should be distinguished from a noun-like gerund or past participle, which Finnish handles differently.

See also: Finnish grammar, ma-infinitive, investoida.