aikuistua

Finnish

Etymology

• From the noun aikuinen.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: ai·kuis·tu·a
• (deprecated use of |lang= parameter) IPA^(key): /ˈɑikuistuɑ(ʔ)/

Verb

aikuistua

1. Template:intransitive To grow up, mature, reach maturity, become an adult, come of age.

Usage notes

• Apart from describing physical changes, aikuistua can be used also when describing the change of behaviour.

Synonyms

• (to grow up, mature, reach maturity, become an adult, come of age) kasvaa aikuiseksi