tukevaa

Tukevaa is the partitive singular form of the Finnish adjective tukeva, meaning sturdy, solid, or hearty. It is used to describe a noun in the partitive case, typically in contexts where the quantity is indefinite or the object is regarded as a quality rather than a completed whole. The base adjective tukeva conveys physical sturdiness or substantial quality; tukevaa is the corresponding form used with nouns in the partitive, as in tukevaa kahvia (robust coffee), tukevaa ruokaa (hearty food), tukevaa rakennusmateriaalia (sturdy building material), or tukevaa argumenttia (a convincing argument).

Etymology and grammar: The word derives from Finnish tukeva, which denotes sturdiness or support. The -va suffix forms a participial adjective, and the final -a marks the partitive case. In sentences, tukevaa typically modifies a noun in the partitive, often in clauses involving indefinite quantity, ongoing action, or consumption, such as "tarjoamme tukevaa kahvia" (we serve robust coffee).

Usage: Tukevaa is common in everyday Finnish, especially in culinary contexts or when characterizing physical objects and abstract qualities with a sense of robustness. It can describe tangible things, like food and materials, as well as intangible but evaluative concepts, such as a "tukeva argument" or a "tukeva suunnitelma" when expressed in the partitive (e.g., "tukevaa suunnitelmaa" in a dependent clause). The term conveys a positive assessment of heft, fullness, or strength.

See also: Finnish grammar, Partitive case, Adjective.