Katsottavaan

Katsottavaan is a form found in Finnish grammar, typically described as the illative form of the participial adjective katsottava, meaning “watchable” or “to be watched.” It is not a standalone noun but part of a larger inflection pattern used in certain descriptive or evaluative expressions related to media content and recommendations.

Etymology and formation: The base adjective katsottava derives from the verb katsoa (to watch). When turned into illative form, it takes the ending -an to indicate direction toward the thing that is to be watched. In practical use, katsottavaan appears most often in complex noun phrases that discuss content that should or will be watched, such as lists, guides, or classifications of media items.

Typical usage: In Finnish, katsottavaan is primarily encountered in linguistic descriptions, editorial writing, and specialized discussions about media curation. It signals that the referenced item or category is the one intended to be watched or considered for watching. The form can appear in phrases like katsottavaan ohjelmaan (into the program to be watched) or similar constructions that pair the illative with related nouns and modifiers. Because it is a specialized form, it is less common in everyday speech, where simpler constructions such as katsottava or katsottavaa elokuvaa are more likely.

See also: katsottava, katsottavissa, katsottavaan elokuva (example contexts where related forms are used).