Keskusteltavat

Keskusteltavat is a Finnish term used to describe topics, issues, or items designated for discussion in a meeting, committee, or similar deliberative setting. Grammatically it functions as both a plural noun and an adjective formed from the verb keskustella (“to discuss”). The form keskusteltavat specifically denotes several subjects intended for discussion, as opposed to items that are to be decided or acted upon immediately.

In practice, keskusteltavat most often appears as a heading or in phrases such as keskusteltavat asiat or keskusteltavat aiheet on kokouksen ohjelmassa. The term signals that participants should prepare to discuss these items, rather than finalize decisions at that moment. For example: Keskusteltavat aiheet: budjetti, henkilöstöasiat, riskinarviointi.

Origin and grammar: The suffix -ttava is a verbal adjective that stems from the verb keskustella. When the potential discussion items are multiple, the form becomes keskusteltavat in nominative plural. It is common in administrative, corporate, and municipal language to refer to keskusteltavat as a set of agenda items.

Nuance: Keskusteltavat is contrasted with käsiteltävät (to be addressed or dealt with) or päätettävät (to be decided). The exact meaning depends on context, but the term generally emphasizes that the items are open for discussion within the meeting rather than already decided or scheduled for immediate action. In Finnish organizational communication, using keskusteltavat helps clarify the purpose of agenda items and prepare participants for the nature of the discussion.