turvautuu

Turvautuu is Finnish and represents the third-person singular present tense form of the verb turvautua. The meaning of turvautua is to rely on, to resort to, or to turn to someone or something for help, protection, or support. It is used when a person or group seeks assistance or security from an external source rather than solving a problem themselves.

In everyday and formal Finnish, turvautua is typically used with a complement in a case that marks the source of support. Common constructions include turvautua jnk apuun (to resort to someone’s help) and turvautua jhk (to rely on something). For example, "Hän turvautuu lääkärin apuun" means “He relies on the doctor’s help,” and "Hän turvautui viranomaisten apuun" means “He resorted to the authorities’ help.” The verb can also describe relying on internal resources, such as "turvautua omiin kykyihinsä" (to rely on one’s own abilities).

Conjugation and related forms: turvautuu (present, 3rd person singular), turvautui (past), turvautunut (participle). The infinitive is turvautua, and the noun form for the act is turvautuminen.

Etymology and usage notes: turvautuu derives from turva, meaning safety or protection, with a verbal suffix that conveys turning to protection or aid. The term is common in written and formal Finnish and conveys a deliberate choice to seek external or internal support rather than acting independently in a given situation.

See also: turvautuminen, turvautua.