No. 325 in Finnish
olemaan
"To be" (infinitive form, illative case).
In a sentence
Minä haluan oppia olemaan rohkea.
I want to learn to be brave.
The word 'olemaan' is the infinitive form used after 'haluan oppia' indicating a state of being.
On tärkeää yrittää olemaan ystävällinen kaikille.
It is important to try to be kind to everyone.
Here, 'olemaan' follows the verb 'yrittää', representing an effort to remain in a state of being.
Hän valmistautuu olemaan hiljainen kokouksessa.
He/She is preparing to be silent at the meeting.
In this example, 'olemaan' is used with 'valmistautuu', referring to preparation for adopting a state.
Haluan oppia olemaan kärsivällinen.
I want to learn to be patient.
Here, 'olemaan' is the infinitive form used to express a continuous or abstract state—the action of being patient.
Hän pyrkii olemaan parempi ystävä.
They strive to be a better friend.
In this sentence, 'olemaan' fits as the infinitive verb form, indicating the goal of the subject's efforts.
Olemme sitoutuneet olemaan rehellisiä kaikissa tilanteissa.
We are committed to being honest in all situations.
'Olemaan' here signifies the ongoing commitment or state in connection with the verb expressing obligation.
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