Nopeutuivat

Nopeutuivat refers to a concept in the orthography reform of the Finnish language, implemented in 1973. The term itself is Finnish for "not allowed to use" or "forbidden to use".

Prior to the reform, Finnish language was written using the most common corrections for Finnish, a combination of Swedish and Russian influences. The Nopeantumisen kielitoimikunta, or the Committee for the Promotion of Finnish, was established to standardize the Finnish language and orthography.

The goal of the reform was to create a more phonetically accurate spelling system, making it easier for Finns to learn and communicate in writing. The new spelling system eliminated many silent consonants, simplified consonant combinations, and introduced more consistent vowel spellings.

Nopeutuivat consisted of a list of words and phrases that could not be written using the new spelling system. These included many proper nouns, especially surnames and place names, and words that used complex combinations of consonants and vowels, which were deemed too difficult to pronounce or spell using the new system.

The introduction of nopeutuivat was necessary due to the vast number of words that required changes in spelling. However, not all words were assigned as nopeutuivat, and some were grandfathered in to avoid confusion and disruptions in writing and communication.

The introduction of the new spelling system marked a significant shift in the way Finnish was written and communicated. While some argue that the new spelling system was an improvement, others felt that it disrupted the traditional spellings that many Finns had grown accustomed to.