tallentamaan
Tallentamaan is the second infinitive form of the Finnish verb tallentaa, meaning to save, record, or store data. In Finnish grammar, tallentamaan is formed with the suffix -maan/-mään added to the verb stem tallent-, creating a non-finite form known as the second infinitive. This form is used in non-finite clauses and in constructions that express purpose or intention, as well as in technical or instructional language where a non-finite clause is preferred.
In practical use, tallentamaan occurs when describing the purpose of an action or when giving instructions.
In everyday Finnish, the basic infinitive tallentaa is more common in clauses with finite verbs (for example:
Related terms include tallentaminen (the act of saving/recording) and tallennus (the act or process of saving/recording).