Arvostavaa

Arvostavaa is a Finnish word that functions as the partitive singular form of the present active participle arvostava, derived from the verb arvostaa, meaning to respect or to value. As an adjective, arvostava describes actions, attitudes, or things that express respect or appreciation toward someone or something. It is typically used with a noun in the partitive case to denote manner or quality, for example arvostavaa käytöstä (respectful behavior), arvostavaa palautetta (respectful, valuing feedback), arvostavaa keskustelua (respectful discussion), or arvostavaa kohtelua (respectful treatment).

In practice, arvostava emphasizes recognition of value or worth and is somewhat close in meaning to kunnioittava, though arvostava tends to stress appreciation and regard rather than formal deference. The nuances of usage can vary with context.

Etymology: arvostavaa derives from arvostaa ('to respect, to value'), with arvostava as the present active participle meaning 'valuing' or 'respectful.' The form arvostavaa is the partitive singular, used with indefinite nouns.

Notes: The form is primarily used attributively with a noun in the partitive case. It is less common as a stand-alone predicate adjective and is typically seen in noun phrases describing manners or qualities of behavior, communication, or treatment.

See also: arvostaa, arvostava, kunnioittava.