sovitetulla
Sovitetulla is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe the form of a word or expression that has been adjusted to fit a specific context. The concept is used in descriptive linguistics, language planning, and technical writing to explain how lexical items are modified for different registers, audiences, or pragmatic requirements while preserving their core meaning.
Etymology: The term derives from the verb sovittaa, meaning to fit or adjust, and the adessive suffix
Usage and examples: In technical writing, phrases like sovitetulla termistöllä indicate the use of adapted terminology
See also: Finnish grammar, morphology, language policy, terminology management.