Ehdottama

Ehdottama is a Finnish adjective formed from the verb ehdottaa, meaning to propose. It describes something that has been proposed or put forward for consideration. The form is commonly used before a noun, for example in phrases like ehdottama muutos (a proposed change) or ehdottama ehdokas (a proposed candidate). In many official texts the related form ehdotettu is also used, and the choice between ehdottama and ehdotettu can depend on style and emphasis.

In practice, ehdottama signals that a proposal has been brought forward by someone and remains subject to review or decision. It does not itself imply that a proposal has been approved; rather, it indicates the status of being introduced or recommended for consideration. The term appears in political, administrative, and organizational contexts, including meeting minutes, policy discussions, and nomination processes.

Etymology and usage notes: ehdottama is derived from ehdottaa with the nominalizing suffix -ma. In Finnish, participial adjectives can describe items associated with a proposing act. While ehdottama is valid, many writers prefer ehdotettu when referring to something that has already been proposed, to align with common official style.

See also: ehdotus, ehdottaa, ehdokas, ehdokkuus.