valittamaan

Valittamaan is a Finnish verb meaning "to complain" or "to appeal." It is the illative infinitive of the verb valittaa, which generally signifies expressing dissatisfaction or grievance. The illative case in Finnish often indicates movement into or towards something, and in the context of verbs like valittaa, it implies the action of directing one's complaint or appeal towards a specific entity or authority.

The verb valittaa can be used in various contexts. One common usage is to complain about a product or service, for example, "Haluaisin valittamaan tästä tuotteesta" (I would like to complain about this product). It can also be used to express dissatisfaction with a situation, such as "Hän ei voi valittamaan työstään" (He cannot complain about his job).

In a more formal sense, valittamaan is used when referring to the act of lodging an appeal against a decision, particularly in legal or administrative proceedings. For instance, a court ruling can be appealed, and the act of doing so would be described using the illative infinitive. The phrase "oikeus valittamaan" translates to "the right to appeal." Understanding the grammatical function of the illative infinitive is key to comprehending the nuances of how "valittamaan" is used in Finnish.