Kuuluvalta

Kuuluvalta is a Finnish grammatical form used to express origin or source described as reputable or notable. In practice, it functions as the elative singular form of the adjective kuuluva, which can convey meanings related to belonging, credibility, or renown. When kuuluva is used in this elative form, kuulvalta modifies a following noun to indicate that the source or origin comes from a group or entity regarded as distinguished, credible, or well-known. This makes kuulvalta common in formal or literary contexts to signal trustworthiness or prestige of the origin.

Etymology and grammar: Kuuluva is an adjective derived from the verb kuulua, with senses tied to belonging, being part of, or being notable. The elative case -lta/-ltä marks movement from or origin from a source. Therefore kuulvalta taholta means from a reputable source, and kuulvalta suvulta means from a distinguished lineage. The form is most frequently seen in noun phrases rather than as a standalone word.

Usage and nuances: The use of kuulvalta is stylistically formal and often found in journalism, academic writing, or historical prose. It can modify concrete sources (taholta = from a source) or social origins (suvulta = from a lineage). The core nuance is credibility or prestige rather than mere familiarity.

Examples:

- Tiedot ovat peräisin kuulvalta taholta. (The information comes from a reputable source.)

- Hän tulee kuulvalta suvulta. (He/She comes from a distinguished lineage.)

See also: kuulua, kuuluis, kuuluminen.