Formalisoivat

Formalisoivat is a Finnish finite verb form derived from the verb formalisoida, meaning to make something formal or to bring it into a formal state. It specifically denotes an action performed by a plural subject in the present tense. In standard Finnish, the form is used when the subject is plural, such as organizations or groups.

Morphology and usage: Formalisoivat is the third-person plural present indicative form, typically written as the finite verb with the -vat/-vät ending chosen according to vowel harmony. The related forms include the infinitive formalisoida and the present tense forms for other subjects, such as formalisoin (I formalize) or formalisoit (you formalize). The word belongs to the -oida class of Finnish verbs, which often denote deliberate actions or processes.

Usage and example meanings: The term appears mainly in formal, administrative, legal, or organizational writing to describe actions by multiple actors to formalize rules, procedures, agreements, or relationships. Examples include: Osapuolet formalisoivat sopimuksen keskeiset kohdat (The parties formalize the key points of the contract). Päättäjät formalisoivat uudet toimintaperiaatteet (The decision-makers formalize the new operating principles).

Etymology and notes: Formalisoida is a derivation built from a root related to form or formality, with the Finnish -oida suffix common to verbs that express a process or action. Formalisoivat is thus a productive, largely neutral term in Finnish for describing collective formalization activities. It is mostly encountered in written, technical, or institutional contexts rather than everyday conversation.