Juhlittava

Juhlittava is a Finnish word formed from the verb juhlia, meaning “to celebrate.” It functions as a present passive participle and as an adjective, expressing that something is to be celebrated or is worthy of celebration. In English it is often translated as “to be celebrated” or “celebratory,” depending on context.

In practice, juhlittava is most commonly used to describe events, occasions, or items that are slated for celebration. For example, juhlittava tilaisuus means “an occasion to be celebrated,” and juhlittavat juhlat can refer to festivities that are to be celebrated or that are worthy of celebration. The word can appear in attributive position before a noun, as in juhlittava tilaisuus, or in a predicative position with a form of olla, as in Tilaisuus on juhlittava.

Grammatically, juhlittava is part of Finnish participle formation with the suffix -ttava, which yields a present passive participle used adjectivally. It contrasts with the past participle juhlistettu, meaning “celebrated” as in a completed action. The nuance of juhlittava centers on future or potential celebration rather than completion.

Etymology and related terms: juhlittava derives from juhlia (to celebrate) plus the participial suffix -ttava. Related words include juhla (celebration) and juhlistaminen (the act of celebrating or observing a celebration). In usage, juhlittava appears in formal or semi-formal language typical of event planning, ceremonial writing, and media descriptions.