huolehtiva

Huolehtiva is a Finnish adjective formed from the verb huolehtia (to take care of, to worry) with the present active participle suffix -va. It translates roughly as “caring” or “concerned” and is used to describe people, actions, or attitudes that show care, consideration, and attentiveness.

Etymology and meaning: The term derives from huolehtia and the noun huoli (worry, concern). The form expresses both caregiving and personal concern, conveying a positive quality of being attentive to others’ needs.

Usage: Huolehtiva describes someone who tends to take care of others or pays attention to their needs. For example, “Hän on huolehtiva vanhempi” means that the person is a caring/considerate parent. It can describe behavior, such as “huolehtiva ote” (a caring, considerate approach), and it can convey emotional concern as well, not only practical caregiving.

Grammar: In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun in number and case; huolehtiva is the base form used before a noun in nominative singular, with endings changing for other forms. Related words include huolehtia (to take care of), huolehtiminen (caregiving, worrying), and huolestunut (concerned), which share the same semantic field but function differently in sentences.

See also: huolehtia, huolestunut.

Examples: “Hän on huolehtiva vanhempi.” “Meillä on huolehtiva hoitaja.” These illustrate the common sense of the term as describing caring, attentive behavior in people.