Haluttavissa

Haluttavissa is a Finnish adjective form used to describe something that is desirable or in demand. It is a plural inessive form of haluttava, which means that haluttavissa typically refers to several items or options being in a state of desirability or appeal. The related singular inessive form is haluttavassa, meaning “in the desirable state (singular).”

Etymology and grammar

The word haluttavissa is built from the verb haluta (to want) through the present participle pattern -ttava, which yields the adjective haluttava meaning desirable or wanted. When declined in the inessive case for plural subjects, the ending becomes -issa, producing haluttavissa. Other common forms include haluttavaa (partitive singular), haluttavia (partitive plural), and haluttavassa (inessive singular). The noun form haluttavuus denotes desirability or appeal.

Usage

Haluttavissa is commonly found in marketing, planning, and research contexts to indicate that multiple options or features are desirable to people or stakeholders. It can describe products, services, or choices that are particularly appealing. For example, “Nämä vaihtoehdot ovat haluttavissa asiakkaiden keskuudessa” means “These options are desirable among customers,” and “Haluttavissa olevat ominaisuudet korostavat tuotteen arvoa” means “Desirable features highlight the value of the product.”

Related terms

Related forms include haluttava (desirable/wanted) and haluttavuus (desirability, appeal). The concept is often contrasted with other evaluative adjectives such as tärkeä (important) or houkutteleva (attractive).