Koettavan

Koettavan is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as the genitive singular of the present passive participle koettava, which is derived from the verb koettaa (to test, to try). The form is used to indicate that something is to be tested or examined, or that it is in a state that is intended to undergo testing. As a genitive form, koettavan is typically found in noun phrases to specify the object or subject of the planned testing.

Etymology and formation: The active verb koettaa gives rise to the present passive participle koettava (that which is to be tested). Like other Finnish participles, koettava can take a genitive ending to connect with a noun, producing koettavan, which means “of the thing to be tested” or “to be tested” in a modifying role. This construction is common in formal or technical Finnish, where precise specification of upcoming actions is needed.

Usage: Koettavan is mainly used in written, formal, or technical contexts such as scientific reports, project plans, and methodological descriptions. It conveys a prospective or planned action without naming the exact event, aligning the sentence with upcoming testing or evaluation. It is not a standalone lexical item; rather, it is a grammatical inflection of koettava.

Examples:

- Koettavan kokeen protokolla sisältää useita kontrollitestejä. (The protocol of the test to be conducted includes several control tests.)

- Koettavan järjestelmän ominaisuudet arvioitiin useilla mittauksilla. (The features of the system to be tested were evaluated with several measurements.)

See also: Finnish grammar, participles, -tava/-ttava suffixes, koettaa.