Sovittavissa

Sovittavissa is a Finnish adjective meaning that something can be settled or negotiated by agreement between parties. It is used to indicate negotiability or flexibility of terms, most commonly in the context of prices, conditions, or schedules. In everyday language, a seller or service provider might state that the price is sovittavissa, meaning that it can be discussed and adjusted through negotiation.

Grammatically, sovittavissa is formed from the verb sopia (to agree) with the present participle formation and the inessive suffix -ssa, yielding a descriptor that denotes potentiality or a state of being negotiable. It is often used with a subject such as hinta, toimitusehdot, or aikataulu: "Hinta on sovittavissa," "Toimitusehdot ovat sovittavissa."

Usage and nuance: The adjective signals openness to discussion rather than a fixed price or binding term. It does not guarantee that an agreement will be reached; it only indicates that terms may be adjusted through negotiation. It is common in sales, real estate, transportation, and freelance services, as well as in consumer listings for second-hand items.

Related terms include neuvoteltavissa (negotiable), joustava (flexible), and kiinteä (fixed). The expression reflects a broader feature in Finnish commercial communication: terms that invite negotiation without committing to a specific outcome.