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. For example, a manual might say: Käytä tätä nappia tallentamaan tiedostot, meaning “Use this button to save the files.” The exact meaning depends on context, but the form generally conveys the idea of saving or recording in a non-finite clause.

In everyday Finnish, the basic infinitive tallentaa is more common in clauses with finite verbs (for example: Minä tallennan tiedoston). The -maan/-mään form tallentamaan is relatively specialized and appears more often in formal writing, manuals, and phrases where a non-finite, purpose-oriented meaning is desired. The noun tallentaminen denotes the act of saving or recording.

Related terms include tallentaminen (the act of saving/recording) and tallennus (the act or process of saving/recording). In computing and media contexts, tallentamaan and its related forms are used in labels, instructions, and documentation to describe saving or recording actions.