turvautumaan
Turvautumaan is a Finnish verb meaning to rely on someone or something, or to turn to them for help, protection, or support. It implies placing trust in a person, an institution, or a resource as a safeguard in a difficult situation. The action can be neutral or carry a sense of necessity depending on the context.
Etymology and form: The word derives from turva, meaning safety or protection, combined with a verb-forming
Usage and nuance: Turvautumaan is commonly used with persons (turvautua ystävän apuun), institutions (turvautua viranomaisten ohjeisiin),
Examples: Tilanteessa hän turvautui ystävän apuun. Hallitus turvautui viranomaisten ohjeisiin. In these sentences, the verb expresses
See also: Related Finnish verbs describing reliance or recourse include turvaa, turvata, and to turn to for