Suosituksen

Suositus is a Finnish noun meaning a recommendation or endorsement given by an individual or organization. The genitive form suosituksen is used when referring to the recommendation or its source, for example "suosituksen mukaan" (according to the recommendation) or "suosituksen antaneen viranomaisen" (of the recommending authority). The plural form is suositukset.

Etymology and form: The noun is derived from the verb suositella, to recommend, with the suffix -us forming an abstract noun. The term is widely used in Finnish to denote guidance, endorsement, or a proposed course of action rather than a binding rule, though context can influence how strictly it is observed.

Usage and domains: Suosituksia are common across many fields. In public health and nutrition you encounter ruokasuositukset or liikenneturvallisuuden suositukset as guidelines for behavior or practice. In professional and educational contexts, a suositus may refer to an endorsed recommendation for a course of study or a project. In employment, a person may obtain a suositus as part of a references process, though the more specific term suosituskirje (letter of recommendation) is also used. In policy and administration, authorities publish suosituksia to guide actions, decisions, or standards; these are typically advisory unless codified into law, regulation, or contractual obligations.

See also: The term is distinct from more prescriptive instruction (ohje) and from legally binding requirements; it occupies a space of guidance, professional endorsement, or consensus-building within a given context.