Juhendatava

Juhendatava is an Estonian term that appears in technical, legal, and administrative language to describe something that can be guided, directed, or controlled. It is the genitive singular form of the adjective juhendatav, which denotes the capacity for instruction or control.

Etymology and meaning: The word juhendatav is formed from the verb juhendama, meaning to guide, direct, or instruct, combined with the derivational suffix -atav that signals potential or capability. Therefore, juhendatav broadly means controllable, instructible, or governable. The genitive singular form juhendatava is used when describing a noun in phrases such as “juhendatava seade” (a device that is controllable) or indicates ownership or association in a sentence structure.

Grammatical usage: In Estonian, juhendatav is an adjective and agrees with the noun it modifies. Juhendatava is most often seen in genitive singular positions or partitive contexts, while other forms include juhendatav, juhendatavat, juhendatavad, and juhendatavate, depending on case and number. It typically appears in technical descriptions to indicate that a device, process, or system operates under guidance or control, often via an external interface or instruction set.

Contexts and usage: The term is common in manuals, specifications, and regulatory texts where the capability to be guided or controlled is a key property. It may describe equipment, software modules, or procedures that are designed to respond to commands or instructions.

See also: juhend, juhendaja, juhendamine, juhendatavus. Note that juhendatava is specifically a grammatical form of juhendatav and not a standalone noun, though it is frequently translated as “controllable” or “guided” within context.