otsustaja
Otsustaja is a Finnish noun that refers to a person who makes decisions or determines outcomes in a given situation. In English, the term is commonly translated as “decision-maker” or “decider.” The word is neutral in tone and is used across different fields to describe someone with the authority or responsibility to decide, such as in business, administration, or group processes. Depending on the context, an otsustaja may be a manager, a committee member, a project lead, or a public official.
In usage, otsustaja often denotes the individual or role that has final say in a decision. The
Morphology and form: otsustaja is a common Finnish agent-noun formed with the suffix -aja, indicating someone
Related terms include päätöksentekijä (Finnish for “decision-maker” with emphasis on the act of making decisions) and