mittaamaan
Mittaamaan is the third infinitive active form of the Finnish verb mitata, meaning to measure. It is formed by adding the suffix -maan to the verb stem, yielding mittaamaan. The third infinitive active is a non-finite form used to express purpose or to connect verbs in clauses, rather than as a standalone finite verb.
In usage, mittaamaan commonly appears after verbs of movement or intention to indicate purpose, similar to
Distinctions from other Finnish verb forms are important. The base form mitata is the dictionary (1st) infinitive
Notes on spelling and harmony: the ending -maan reflects vowel harmony, with -maan used after back vowels
See also mitata, the basic infinitive, and the concept of the Finnish kolmas infinitiivi (third infinitive)