Päättäneet

Päättäneet is a Finnish term that translates to "decided" or "resolved" in English. It is a past participle of the Finnish verb "päättää," which means "to decide," "to resolve," or "to end." As a participle, "päättäneet" can function as an adjective or as part of a verb phrase.

When used adjectivally, "päättäneet" describes something that has been decided or concluded. For example, "päätökset päättäneet" would mean "the decided decisions." In this context, it emphasizes the finality or resolved nature of the decisions.

More commonly, "päättäneet" appears as part of a compound verb tense, often in the perfect tense. For instance, "he ovat päättäneet" translates to "they have decided." Here, it indicates an action that was completed in the past and has relevance to the present. The form of the participle agrees in number and case with the subject of the verb. If the subject is plural, the participle takes the plural form "päättäneet." If the subject is singular, the form would be "päättänyt." The term is a fundamental element of Finnish grammar, essential for constructing past tense verbs and conveying completed actions.