kirjoittamassa
Kirjoittamassa is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb kirjoittaa (to write). It represents the present active participle in the inessive form and means “in the act of writing.” The form is used to express ongoing action and is commonly combined with forms of olla (to be) to indicate progressive aspect, but it also functions in non-finite clauses and as a modifier.
The participle is formed from the present stem of kirjoittaa plus the participial suffix -massa, and it
- Progressive aspect: Olla + PAP (kirjoittamassa) conveys ongoing writing activity.
- Relative-like descriptions: Kirjailija, kirjoittamassa seuraavaa teosta, otti tauon (The writer, who is in the process of
- As a modifier: kirjoittamassa oleva henkilö (the person who is in the act of writing) or similar
- kirjoittaminen: the act of writing (noun).
- kirjoittaja: writer (agent noun).
- kirjoittanut: past participle “having written” or “written.”
Kirjoittamassa serves to highlight ongoing writing activity and is a common tool in Finnish for expressing