Hävitatavad

Hävitatavad is an Estonian adjective form meaning destructible or capable of being destroyed. It describes nouns that can be destroyed under certain conditions or through specific actions. The term is formed from the verb hävitama (to destroy) with a participial suffix, and hävitatavad is the plural form used before a plural noun, for example hävitatavad ehitised = destructible buildings.

In use, hävitatavad appears in technical, architectural, safety, and design contexts to indicate vulnerability or lack of permanent durability. It emphasizes potential destruction rather than guaranteed fate, and it is typically applied to objects, structures, or materials whose integrity can be compromised by external factors such as force, weather, or planned demolition.

Examples:

- Need on hävitatavad ehitised, mida tuleb pärast kasutusperioodi lammutada. (These are destructible buildings that must be demolished after their useful life.)

- Hävitatavate materjalide käsitlemisel tuleb järgida eraldi kogumise ja ohutuse nõudeid. (When handling destructible materials, separate collection and safety requirements must be observed.)

See also:

- hävitama, to destroy

- hävitus, destruction

- hävitatav, destructible (singular form related to the same family)

Notes:

Hävitatavad describes potential destruction and is distinct from descriptors for permanently durable items. Its precise usage can vary by technical field, but it commonly signals that demolition or disposal is anticipated or permissible.