sovitut

Sovitut is a Finnish term that functions as a past participle used as an adjective meaning "agreed" or "settled." It describes terms, decisions or arrangements that have been mutually accepted by all parties. In practice, sovitut commonly modifies plural nouns, for example sovitut ehdot (the agreed terms) or sovitut aikataulut (the agreed schedules).

Etymology and grammar: The word derives from the verb sopia, to agree. The past participle is sovittu, and when it modifies a plural noun it takes the form sovitut. In phrases referring to already agreed terms in a more oblique way, the genitive form sovittujen is used, as in sovittujen ehtojen rikkominen (breach of the agreed terms).

Usage and contexts: Sovitut is widely used in legal, business and everyday Finnish to indicate consensus. Common expressions include sovitut ehdot (the agreed terms), sovitut aikataulut (the agreed schedules) and sovitut ratkaisut (the agreed decisions). In legal and contractual contexts, the term helps distinguish what has been agreed from what remains to be decided. It can also appear in minutes, negotiation summaries and communications that record mutual assent.

Relation to related terms: Sovittu (singular past participle) is the corresponding form when referring to a single item, while sopimus (contract) and sovittelu (mediation) are related concepts used in negotiations and enforceable agreements.

See also: sopimus, sovittu, sovittelu, sovellettavat ehdot.