turvaavat

Turvaavat is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as the present indicative for the third-person plural of the verb turvata. It means “they safeguard,” “they secure,” or “they guarantee.” It is used to describe actions taken by organizations, people, or entities that provide protection or assurance for something.

Grammatical notes: Turvaavat is a finite verb form. It is formed from the verb turvata, whose root relates to safety or protection. The third-person plural ending -vat reflects Finnish vowel harmony. In a sentence, it typically follows a subject and precedes an object, for example: Yritys turvaavat asiakkaiden tiedot. (Note: in standard Finnish the subject-verb agreement would be Yritys turvaa asiakkaiden tiedot, with the singular form turvaa if the subject is singular; the plural turvaavat is used when the subject is plural.)

Usage: The form appears in formal or policy language, contract clauses, and statements about safeguarding rights, data, or welfare. It can be used with various objects, from personal data to civil rights, to express ongoing security or protection provided by the subject.

Related terms: Turva, meaning safety or protection; turvaus (security measure or safeguard); turvallisuus (security or safety as a concept); turvata (the verb from which turvaavat derives). These terms frequently occur in legal, regulatory, and corporate contexts.

Turvaavat thus functions as a common, legally tinged verb form in Finnish, signaling that a plural subject is actively providing protection or assurance for a specified object or group.