Fourth and Fifth Infinitives

Neljäs ja Viides Infinitiivi

About this concept

4th infinitive (-minen): puhuminen (speaking, verbal noun). 5th infinitive (-maisilla-): olla puhumaisillaan (about to speak). 4th extremely common.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B1.

Lukeminen on hauskaa.Reading is fun.

Oppiminen vie aikaa.Learning takes time.

Olin lähtemäisilläni.I was about to leave.

Juokseminen on terveellistä.Running is healthy.

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