Kelpaavat

Kelpaavat is a Finnish verb form derived from kelvata, meaning to be acceptable or to suffice. It is the third-person plural present indicative active form of kelvata, and is used when referring to several items, proposals, or conditions that meet the required criteria for a person or group. The expression emphasizes suitability for a purpose rather than overall desirability.

In practice, kelpaavat is commonly used in business, administration, and everyday language to indicate that something is acceptable for a given recipient or context. It can describe bids, terms, conditions, or options that satisfy the stated requirements. Examples include arrangements where a price, schedule, or set of rules "kelpaa" or "kelpaavat" for the party involved. The negative form is ei kelpaa, meaning not acceptable.

Related concepts include kelpoisuus (suitability or acceptability) and kelpakas, the adjective kelpoinen, which can describe something that is acceptable or fit for a purpose. While synonyms such as sopivat or hyväksyttävät convey similar ideas, kelpaavat specifically stresses sufficiency for a defined need or standard and is often used in formal or evaluative contexts.

Notes: the subject of kelpaavat is typically a plural noun or a set of terms or conditions, and the person or group for whom they are acceptable is often marked with a dative-like construction such as minulle, sinulle, or heille, depending on the sentence.