Määräyty

Määräyty is a Finnish verb meaning "to be determined," "to be decided," or "to be established." It is a passive form of the verb "määrätä," which means "to determine," "to decide," or "to appoint." The verb often appears in contexts where something is not yet fixed but will be settled in the future, or where a rule or condition is in place.

For example, a sentence like "Hinta määräytyy markkinoiden mukaan" translates to "The price is determined by the market." Another usage could be "Osallistujien määrä määräytyy ilmoittautumisten perusteella," meaning "The number of participants will be decided based on registrations." The word emphasizes the process of something becoming fixed or known, often through external factors or a specific procedure. It's a common term in legal, economic, and everyday Finnish language to express that a situation or outcome is contingent upon other elements. The passive nature of the verb highlights that the subject of the sentence is not actively causing the determination, but rather is the recipient of it.