noutamiseen

Noutamiseen is a Finnish noun formed from the verb noutaa, meaning to fetch, bring, or obtain something from a source. The suffix -minen marks a process or action, so noutamiseen refers to the act of noutaa in a directional or purposive sense, and is used in phrases describing activities related to retrieving or procuring items.

Etymology and form-wise, noutaminen belongs to a productive family in Finnish where many verbs form abstract nouns with -minen. The illative case form noutamiseen expresses movement toward or involvement in the act of noutaminen and is common in written Finnish when discussing procedures, policies, or plans.

Usage and contexts, noutamiseen appears most often in formal or organizational language. It describes the process of obtaining items from storage, supplier, or another source and may cover actions such as requesting, retrieving, or arranging for pickup. In logistics, library services, healthcare, and administration, noutamiseen can shape how workflows are described and evaluated, for example in policies outlining who is responsible for noutaminen and what deadlines apply.

Related terms include nouto, the more general noun for the act of collecting or pickup, and hakeminen, which covers seeking, applying, or retrieving in broader contexts. While noutaminen is a precise, process-oriented term, everyday language more commonly uses noutaa and related expressions to describe simple fetching or taking actions.

See also: nouto, hakeminen, noutaa.