sopimattomien

Sopimattomien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective sopimaton, meaning "inappropriate," "unsuitable," or "improper." It is used inside noun phrases to describe multiple antecedents in genitive case, for example sopimattomien käytösten or sopimattomien sanojen, rather than as a stand-alone term. The form signals that the noun it modifies is itself in a possessive or descriptive relationship within the larger phrase.

Meaning and use

The base meaning of sopimaton is attitudes, actions, or conditions that do not fit a given context, norms, or rules. It can refer to behavior, language, dress, or content that is deemed unsuitable for a situation. In Finnish, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case, so when the noun is in genitive plural the adjective takes the genitive plural form sopimattomien. The term often carries a normative or evaluative tone, though the exact strength depends on context and phrasing.

Examples

- Sopimattomien sanojen käyttö ei ole sallittua koulussa. (The use of inappropriate words is not allowed at school.)

- Hänen sopimattomien käytösten vuoksi hän sai huomautuksen. (Because of his inappropriate conduct, he received a reprimand.)

- Keskustelussa tuli sopimattomien ilmaisujen poisto tärkeäksi. (The removal of inappropriate expressions became important in the discussion.)

See also

Sopimaton as an adjective; other related terms for etiquette and propriety in Finnish, such as asiallinen (appropriate) and epäasiallinen (uncivil, inappropriate).