riitelemässä

Riitelemässä is a Finnish verb meaning "arguing" or "quarreling" in its first-person singular present tense form. It describes the act of engaging in a dispute or verbal disagreement. The root of the verb is "riidellä," which also means to argue or quarrel. The "-mässä" ending indicates the present continuous tense, suggesting that the action of arguing is currently taking place.

The context in which "riitelemässä" is used can vary. It can refer to a minor disagreement between friends, a heated argument between family members, or even a more formal dispute. The intensity and nature of the argument are not specified by the verb itself, but are typically understood from the surrounding conversation or situation.

In Finnish grammar, "riitelemässä" is a common form used to express ongoing conflict. Other related forms include "riitelet" (you are arguing), "riitelee" (he/she/it is arguing), and "riitelemme" (we are arguing). The plural forms are "riitelette" (you all are arguing) and "riitelevät" (they are arguing). The past tense forms would be different, such as "riitelin" (I argued). The verb "riidellä" and its conjugations are an integral part of expressing interpersonal conflict in the Finnish language.