maksamattoman

Maksamattoman is a Finnish adjective used to describe financial obligations that have not been settled. The term appears in legal, accounting, and everyday language to refer to unpaid invoices, debts, or receivables. Common phrases include maksamattoman laskun saldo and maksamattoman velan korko.

Grammatically, maksamattoman is the genitive singular form of maksamaton, the adjective meaning “unpaid.” Maksamaton is formed from the verb maksaa “to pay” with the negative suffix -maton. In noun phrases, maksamattoman serves as a modifier: maksamattoman laskun, maksamattoman velan, maksamattoman saatavan, and similar constructions.

Usage context and examples: maksamattoman is frequent in accounting, invoicing, collections, and legal documents, signaling that payment remains outstanding. Examples include: Maksamattoman laskun saldo kasvaa korkojen vuoksi. Maksamattoman velan eräpäivä on ohitettu, ja perintä on aloitettu. Maksamattoman saatavan perintä hoidetaan usein ulkopuolisen perintätoimiston toimesta. In standard Finnish, the same ideas can often be expressed with other forms such as maksamaton lasku or erääntynyt velka, depending on emphasis.

Notes: maksamattoman is rarely used as a standalone noun; it appears as part of genitive noun phrases describing the unpaid item or obligation. The term is most common in formal or semi-formal financial contexts.

See also: lasku, velka, perintä.