laajennan

Laajennan is a Finnish verb form meaning "I expand." It is the first-person singular present tense of the verb laajentaa, which means to expand, widen, or extend. As a transitive verb, laajennan is used when the speaker enlarges or broadens something that they control.

Etymology and related forms: Laajentaa derives from laaja, meaning wide, with the -nta suffix that forms the basic infinitive meaning “to make wide.” Related words include laajennus (an expansion, extension) and laajentaminen (the process of expanding). The root and its derivatives are common in contexts describing physical enlargement as well as metaphorical broadening of scope or activities.

Usage notes: Laajennan is typically used to describe an active expansion of a tangible thing (such as space or facilities) or of an abstract domain (such as business operations or services). Finnish expresses future intention with context or auxiliary verbs rather than a separate future tense.

Examples:

- Minä laajennan asuntoani. (I am expanding my apartment.)

- Hän laajentaa liiketoimintaansa. (He/She is expanding their business.)

- Me laajennämme koulun tiloja. (We are expanding the school's facilities.)

In practice, laajennan commonly appears in business, construction, and organizational planning discussions, where the focus is on increasing capacity, reach, or scope.

See also: laajentaa, laajentaminen, laajennus, laajeneminen.