liittyy

liittyy is the third-person singular present tense form of the Finnish verb liittyä. It means to relate to, be connected with, or pertain to. The word is used to express a relation or relevance between two or more entities, such as ideas, events, data, or policies. In Finnish, liittyy is common in formal and written language, including academic writing, news reporting, and policy documents.

The verb conveys a conceptual or contextual connection rather than a physical attachment. It often appears in clauses that specify what something relates to, such as a topic, issue, or regulation. The negation takes the form ei liity. The verb has related forms, including liittyy (present), liittyi (past), and liittynyt (perfect participle). The infinitive is liittyä, and a common noun form is liittymä, meaning a connection or link, as well as liittyminen (the act of relating or joining).

Examples:

- Se liittyy kaupungin talouteen. (It relates to the city’s economy.)

- Tämä kysymys liittyy lainsäädäntöön. (This question pertains to legislation.)

- Tulokset liittyivät useisiin aiempiin tietoihin. (The results related to several earlier data points.)

Liittyy is often contrasted with koskea, which can also mean “to concern,” but liittyy emphasizes a relational or contextual connection rather than a direct, explicit concern.