Suotuisaa

Suotuisaa is a Finnish adjective form meaning favorable, advantageous, or beneficial. It is the partitive singular form of the adjective suotuisa, used to describe conditions, prospects, or actions that are judged positively. The word appears in contexts such as weather, politics, economics, and everyday language to express that a situation is conducive to success or well-being.

In Finnish grammar, suotuisa has several forms depending on number and case, and suotuisaa is typically the partitive singular form. For example, it can appear in sentences like "On suotuisaa jatkaa hanketta" (It is favorable to continue the project) or "Sää on suotuisaa tälle retkelle" (The weather is favorable for this trip). The positive form in nominative singular is suotuisa, while plural forms include suotuisat (nominative) and suotuisia (partitive plural).

Etymology and related forms: suotuisa derives from the root suotu- with the derivational suffix -isa, forming an adjective that conveys the sense of being favorable or auspicious. Related forms include suotuisa (base form), suotuisat (plural nominative), suotuisia (plural partitive), and the adverbial or adverbial-like expressions that convey manner or degree of favorability.

Usage notes: Suotuisaa is common in formal and semi-formal Finnish, including journalism, policy discussions, and planning documents, where describing favorable conditions or outcomes is important. It is often paired with nouns such as aika (time), sää (weather), päätökset (decisions), or kehitys (development).

See also: suotuisa, suotuisuus, suotuisasti.