nuorentuu

Nuorentuu is a Finnish verb form meaning "becomes younger" or "is rejuvenating." It is the third-person singular present tense of the intransitive verb nuorentua, which describes a change of state toward youthfulness. The infinitive is nuorentua.

Etymology and form: The verb is derived from nuori (young) with the inchoative suffix -ntua, a productive pattern in Finnish that marks a process or change of state. Nuorentua is intransitive and usually takes a subject that undergoes the change.

Usage: The form nuorentuu is used in literal contexts to describe physical rejuvenation and in figurative contexts to express renewed energy, appearance, or vitality. It appears in cosmetics, medical language, and everyday speech when discussing aging or wellbeing. Example: "Iho nuorentuu voiteen vaikutuksesta" (The skin becomes younger because of the cream); "Hän nuorentuu levon ansiosta" (The person becomes younger thanks to rest).

Related terms: nuorentuminen (the process of becoming younger), nuorentaminen (the act of rejuvenating), nuoruus (youth), ikääntyminen (aging).