ratkaisee

Ratkaisee is a Finnish verb form meaning "decides" or "solves." It is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb ratkaista, which covers the notions of deciding, solving, or settling. The meaning depends on context: it can refer to solving a problem (for example, se ratkaisee ongelman) or determining an outcome (tilanne ratkaisee lopputuloksen). The form is common in everyday speech and in written language.

In usage, ratkaisee governs a direct object when the sense is solving something, and it can refer to both concrete and abstract targets. It is frequently used with phrases such as "ratkaista ongelma," "ratkaista asian," or "ratkaista tilanne." The expression can also appear in broader statements about decisions shaping results or events.

Grammatically, ratkaisee is a regular verb of the -a/-ä type, with present tense endings attached to the stem "ratkaise-." The infinitive is ratkaista, and related nouns include ratkaisu (solution) and the concept of solving or deciding is expressed through this verb family.

Etymology and related forms: ratkaise is linked to ratkaisu (solution) and ratkaista (to solve/decide). The sense of finding a solution or making a determination lies at the core of the word’s meaning.

See also: ratkaisu, ratkaista, päätös.