polveutuu

Polveutuu is a Finnish verb meaning to be descended from or to derive from a particular ancestry or origin. It is used to describe a person’s or a group’s historical lineage rather than a current place of birth. The statement usually points to a source of descent, often expressed with a from-phrase such as Turusta, Norjasta, tai ruotsalaisista sukujuurista.

In usage, polveutua commonly appears in genealogical or historical contexts. The third-person singular present form is polveutuu (for example, Hän polveutuu vanhoista sukujuurista). The related noun polveutuminen refers to the concept or process of tracing one’s lineage, while polveutua is the action of tracing that lineage.

Examples:

- Suku polveutuu Turusta. (The family traces its origins to Turku.)

- Suku voi polveutua ruotsalaisista sukujuurista. (The lineage may derive from Swedish roots.)

Usage notes:

- Polveutua emphasizes historical lineage and heritage rather than immediate birthplaces.

- It is common in biographical, genealogical, and historical writing.

- It differs from syntyä (to be born) and periytyä (to inherit in a broader sense).

See also: syntyperä, suku, sukututkimus, polveutuminen.