Juhlittavaa

Juhlittavaa is a Finnish term formed from the verb juhlia, meaning to celebrate. Grammaticaly, it derives from the attributive adjective juhlittava and most commonly appears in the partitive singular form juhlittavaa. It is used to refer to things that are worth or due to be celebrated, rather than to the act of celebrating itself.

In use, juhlittavaa functions as a noun-like expression for events, anniversaries, achievements, or occasions that provide reasons for celebration. A typical sentence is Meillä on paljon juhlittavaa, meaning “We have a lot to celebrate.” The form can be combined with numerals or adjectives that quantify or describe the celebrations, for example “paljon juhlittavaa” or “juhlittavaa ensi vuonna.” It is common in everyday language, media, and marketing when the mood is festive or when highlighting upcoming milestones.

As a lexical construction, juhlittavaa is versatile and not tied to a fixed category of events. It can refer to personal milestones (birthdays, graduations), organizational achievements (anniversaries, product launches), or social occasions (festivities, commemorations). Because it relies on the partitive case, its usage often emphasizes quantity or unspecified scope rather than a specific, defined list of celebrations.

Related terms include juhla (celebration), juhlinta (celebration activity), and juhlistaminen (to celebrate or commemorate). Juhlittavaa remains a natural, informal way to express “things to celebrate” in Finnish discourse.