Ojennukset

Ojen­nukset is a Finnish noun, the plural form of ojennus. The root ojentaa means to extend, straighten, or hold out. The term is used in several related senses and can refer to physical actions, social gestures, or figurative concessions.

In the most common sense, ojennus denotes extension or straightening of a body part, such as an arm or leg, often in a physiological or athletic context. For example, a straightening of the elbow during a movement or the extension of the arm to reach for something. In everyday language, the verb ojentaa is used for this motion, and ojennus describes the act itself.

A second sense covers a social or communicative gesture: to extend something toward another person, especially a hand in offering or greeting. The phrase “ojentaa käsi” conveys the act of offering a handshake or presenting something as a gesture of goodwill or formality.

A third, figurative sense appears in negotiations or decision-making. Ojennukset can refer to concessions, accommodations, or easing measures granted to another party to facilitate agreement. In this usage, the term is largely synonymous with “concessions,” though more common Finnish terms in some contexts may be used depending on formality and register.

Etymology stems from the verb ojentaa and the noun-forming suffix -us, with related derivative forms such as ojennus and ojennukset. The term is found across everyday language and technical or formal registers, with meaning driven by context.