vahvistuva

Vahvistuva is a Finnish present active participle of the verb vahvistua, meaning to become stronger or to increase. It is used as an adjective to describe processes, trends, or conditions that are in the course of strengthening. (Translation: It describes something that is in the process of becoming stronger.)

The form is used both attributively, as in vahvistuva trendi or vahvistuva talouskasvu, and predicatively in clauses with the verb olla or other copular constructions (tilanne on vahvistuva). (Translation: It can modify a noun directly or function in a sentence with a linking verb.)

Etymology and grammar: vahvistuva is created from vahvistua with the participial suffix -va, and it behaves like an ordinary Finnish adjective, agreeing with the noun in number and case. It is distinct from vahvistava, which is the present participle of the verb vahvistaa and generally conveys the sense of “strengthening” or “making stronger,” referring to an action rather than a process.

Usage: In journalism, science, economics and policy discourse, vahvistuva commonly describes phenomena that are increasing in magnitude or intensity, such as vahvistuva talouskasvu (strengthening economic growth), vahvistuva trendi (growing trend), or vahvistuvia vaikutuksia (increasing effects). It conveys dynamic change rather than a completed state. (Translation: It indicates ongoing intensification.)

Examples: Vahvistuva talouskasvu on lisännyt investointeja. (Growing economic growth has increased investments.) Vahvistuva trendi osoittaa kysynnän kasvua. (The strengthening trend shows rising demand.) Ilmastonmuutoksen vaikutukset ovat vahvistuvia. (The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced.)