Sopivaa

Sopivaa is the partitive singular form of the Finnish adjective sopiva, meaning suitable or appropriate. It is used to describe something that fits a given context, purpose, or set of requirements.

In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun in number and case. When the noun is in the partitive or when the clause contains negation, the adjective often appears as sopivaa. Examples: Hän etsii sopivaa vaatetta juhliin. Ota mukaan sopivaa ruokaa.

The word derives from the verb sopia, meaning to fit or to agree. The core sense is that something matches or is proper for a given situation. The related noun is sopivuus, referring to suitability or feasibility.

Sopivaa is common in everyday language, advice, product descriptions, and guidelines. It conveys general suitability rather than a strict requirement, and it is often contrasted with synonyms such as kelpaava (acceptable) or riittävä (adequate), depending on nuance. The adverbial form is sopivasti, meaning in a suitable or appropriate manner.