soveltuvien

Soveltuvien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective soveltuva, meaning "suitable" or "applicable." In Finnish, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case, so the form of soveltuva changes accordingly. When describing multiple nouns in the genitive case, the adjective takes the ending -ien, producing soveltuvien.

The primary function of soveltuvien is to indicate that several items, conditions, or elements are suitable for a given purpose or meet applicable requirements. It is commonly found in formal or technical text, such as contracts, guidelines, or specifications, where a plural noun is in the genitive case. Examples include phrases like soveltuvien tuotteiden valinta (the selection of suitable products) and soveltuvien ehtojen mukaan (according to the applicable terms).

Grammatical notes: soveltuvien appears as part of a larger noun phrase and is not typically used as a standalone predicate. Other related forms of the same adjective include soveltuva (singular nominative), soveltuvat (plural nominative), and soveltuvan (singular genitive). The term soveltuvuus refers to applicability or suitability in a general sense.

Etymology: soveltuva is derived from the verb soveltaa or the base soveltua, with the participial suffix -va, yielding a meaning related to being suitable or applicable. The genitive plural ending -ien attaches to form soveltuvien when describing multiple items in genitive construction.