sovittain

Sovittain is a Finnish adverb meaning in accordance with an agreement, as agreed, or in proportion to a plan. It is used to indicate that a process, distribution, or calculation follows terms that have been previously established or agreed among parties. The term is common in formal or legal language and is often found in contracts, reports, and official communications.

In usage, sovittain signals that actions or outcomes are determined by an existing agreement rather than by unilateral decision. It can describe financial arrangements, allocations, or procedural steps that should follow a predefined plan. Because of its formal tone, sovittain is more typical in official documents than in everyday speech.

Etymologically, sovittain is derived from the verb sovita (to agree, to fit) or the related adjective sovittu (agreed), with a suffix that forms an adverb highlighting manner or method. As such, it belongs to the set of adverbs that specify the manner of execution in legal and administrative contexts.

Examples:

- Kustannukset jaetaan sovittain osapuolten kesken. (The costs are distributed among the parties as agreed.)

- Laskut lähetetään sovittain sovitun aikataulun mukaan. (Invoices are issued in accordance with the agreed schedule.)

See also: Finnish legal drafting, formal Finnish, contractual language.