sovittua

Sovittua is a Finnish term derived from the verb sopia, meaning to agree or to be suitable. It is used to refer to something that has been agreed or settled, such as terms, conditions, or arrangements. The form sovittua is the partitive singular of the past passive participle sovittu and is commonly used as a nominalized or adjectival form in reference to the content of an agreement.

In practice, sovittua appears in sentences that report what has been agreed. It can mean “the agreed [terms]” or “what has been settled.” For example, it can appear in clauses like “Sovittua on, että kokous pidetään huomenna” (It has been agreed that the meeting will be held tomorrow) or “Kaikki sovittua pitää toteuttaa” (All that has been agreed must be carried out). The phrase can also appear with negation: “Sovittua ei saa muuttaa” (What has been agreed must not be changed).

Usage notes and variation: sovittua is most common in formal language, such as contracts, negotiations, and official reporting. It is closely related to the verb root sovia and to the more common adjective form sovittu, which also conveys the sense of something that has been agreed. The word can function as a noun-like reference to the content of an agreement or as an adjectival modifier in appropriate contexts.

See also: sopia, sovittu, sovittuja ehtoja, neuvottelu.