Kohtuullistakorkeaa

Kohtuullistakorkeaa is a Finnish neologism that refers to a stance or policy approach in which high values or levels are moderated to a more reasonable or sustainable level. The term is formed by combining kohtuullistaa, meaning to moderate or bring within reasonable bounds, with korkeaa, the partitive form of korkea, meaning high. In practice, kohtuullistakorkeaa describes efforts to prevent extremes such as excessive risk, spending, or inequality by applying restraint or calibration.

The term is not part of standard Finnish dictionaries and is mostly encountered in informal discourse, blogs, or policy discussions rather than formal academic writing. It can function as a descriptive label for strategies in economics, public administration, or risk management that aim for sustainable outcomes rather than maximalist approaches. Its usage is highly dependent on context, and it may be employed to characterize attitudes toward taxation, regulation, or resource allocation that seek a balance between ambition and restraint.

Examples of how the term might appear in discourse include kohtuullistakorkeaa verotusta, kohtuullistaa korkeat riskit, or kohtuullistaa korkeat rakennusnormit. Because it is a relatively new and informal expression, its exact meaning can vary between contexts and speakers, and readers should rely on surrounding text to interpret the intended nuance.

Reception of the term is mixed: supporters view kohtuullistakorkeaa as a practical heuristic for balancing efficiency and fairness, while critics argue that it can be vague or imprecise. In English, it could be rendered as “moderately high” or as a concept of moderation applied to high levels. See also kohtuullisuus, kohtuullistaminen, korkea.