Eemaldatavad

Eemaldatavad is an Estonian adjective meaning removable or detachable. It is used to describe objects, components, or features that can be removed without damaging the overall item. The term is common in technical, consumer, medical, and architectural contexts, where it signals that a part is designed to be taken off for servicing, replacement, or cleaning.

Morphology and usage: Eemaldatavad is formed from the verb eemaldama (to remove) with the participial suffix -atav, producing a true adjective. The form agrees with the noun in number: singular eemaldatav and plural eemaldatavad. It is declined for case just like other Estonian adjectives.

Examples: In everyday language, you might say “Need osad on eemaldatavad” (These parts are removable). In product descriptions, “eemaldatavad filtrid” means removable filters. In dentistry, “eemaldatavad hambaproteesid” refer to removable dentures. The term is frequently used with phrases indicating removability in various contexts.

Related concepts: The noun form eemaldatavus expresses the idea of removability. Antonyms include püsiv (permanent) and kinnine (not easily removed), used to describe parts or features that are not meant to be removed.