Sovellaan

Sovellaan is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb sopia, meaning to agree or to suit. It is used to express that terms, arrangements, or actions will be determined by mutual agreement rather than by unilateral decision. The form commonly appears in written and spoken Finnish to introduce an agreement or proposed plan, often in contexts such as negotiations, planning, or contractual discussions.

In practice, sovellaan is often encountered in phrases like “Sovellaan, että tapaaminen siirretään tiistaille” (It is agreed that the meeting will be moved to Tuesday) or “Sovellaan, että kustannukset jaetaan tasan” (It is agreed that the costs will be shared equally). The expression signals that the specific terms are to be settled through discussion and mutual consent, rather than being imposed.

Grammatical note: sovellaan is related to the verb sopia and is used in an impersonal or passive-voice sense to indicate a plan to be agreed. It sits in contrast with other related forms such as sovittu (the agreement has been reached) and sovitaan (it is agreed or let us agree). In many formal or semi-formal registers, more direct forms like sovitaan or sovittu may be preferred, but sovellaan remains common in contexts that emphasize negotiation or provisional arrangements.

Usage contexts: contracts, meeting scheduling, policy formulations, project planning, and other situations where terms are to be determined through mutual discussion. The term conveys cooperation and conditionality rather than finality of a decision.

See also: sopia, sovittu, sovitaan, sopimus.