No. 790 in Finnish
sopimus
"Agreement" or "contract."
In a sentence
Meillä on sopimus huomisesta kokouksesta.
We have an agreement about the meeting tomorrow.
The word "sopimus" here refers to an agreement or arrangement.
He allekirjoittivat yritysten välisen sopimuksen.
They signed the agreement between the companies.
The word "sopimus" in this context means a formal contract or agreement.
Sopimus ystävysten välillä oli olla kuuntelematta muiden juoruja.
The agreement between the friends was not to listen to others' gossip.
Here, "sopimus" implies an informal pact or understanding.
Me allekirjoitimme sopimuksen eilen.
We signed the agreement yesterday.
Here, 'sopimus' is used to mean a formal agreement or contract, which is a common and neutral use of the word.
Onko sinulla sopimusta työnantajasi kanssa?
Do you have an agreement with your employer?
In this context, 'sopimus' refers to a binding contract, emphasizing the formal relationship between an employer and an employee.
Sovimme tapaamisen ensi viikolle, joten siinä on suullinen sopimus.
We arranged a meeting for next week, so there is an oral agreement.
Here, 'sopimus' denotes an informal understanding or verbal agreement, showcasing its usage in less formal contexts.
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