asuva

asuva

The Finnish word "asuva" means "living" or "residing" in English.

Here, 'asuva' functions as an adjective modifying 'kirjailija', denoting a person currently living in a specific place.

Hän on Helsingissä asuva kirjailija.

They are a writer residing in Helsinki.

In this sentence, 'asuva' is used as a present participle (or active adjective) describing the family ('perhe'), indicating their current ongoing state of living in Helsinki.

Helsingissä asuva perhe vietti kesälomansa Lapissa.

The family living in Helsinki spent their summer vacation in Lapland.

Here, 'asuva' modifies 'lapsen' (child), emphasizing the idea of the child's current residence.

Asuvan lapsen on tärkeää tuntea naapurustonsa.

For a living child, it's important to know their neighborhood.