turvaamaan

Turvaamaan is a Finnish verb form meaning to secure, safeguard, guarantee, or ensure. It is the present active infinitive of the verb turvata and is used in formal and policy-oriented language to express actions intended to protect or guarantee something.

Etymology and grammar: Turvaamaan derives from the noun turva, meaning protection or safety, combined with the verb-forming suffix -taa to create turvata, the base verb meaning to guarantee or to ensure. As the to-infinitive, turvaamaan commonly appears in clauses that state purpose, aim, or obligation, especially in official texts or legislative drafting.

Usage and contexts: Turvaamaan is frequently employed in legal, regulatory, and organizational contexts to indicate efforts to protect rights, data, safety, or stability. It often appears in phrases that describe aims or duties, such as those in laws, regulations, or policy documents. In everyday language, speakers may use more common forms like turvata, but turvaamaan still appears in formal writing.

Examples:

- Tavoitteena on turvaamaan asiakkaiden tietoja.

- Lainsäädäntö on tarkoitettu turvaamaan työntekijöiden oikeudet.

See also: related verb turvata, which has a closely linked meaning and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and the noun turva, meaning protection or safety. Turvaamisen and turvattu are related forms used to express protection-related actions and past protection, respectively.