soveltuneet
Soveltuneet is a Finnish term derived from the verb soveltua, meaning to be suitable, applicable, or fitting. In Finnish grammar, soveltuneet is the plural form of a past participle that can function as an adjective or as part of a predicate describing people or items that have met certain criteria. It translates roughly as “those that were suitable” or “the suitable ones.” The word is commonly used in formal or administrative language, such as recruitment, admissions, evaluations, and quality assessments, to distinguish those who fulfill requirements from those who do not.
Usage and function: soveltuneet typically modifies a plural noun. Examples include soveltuneet hakijat (the suitable applicants)
Related forms: soveltuva is the present participle or adjective meaning “suitable,” used for current suitability. The
Notes on context: soveltuneet is most common in written and formal language, particularly in contexts where