Korjattavana

Korjattavana is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb korjata, meaning to repair. It denotes a state in which something is to be repaired or is currently undergoing repair. In English, it is commonly rendered as “to be repaired” or “under repair.” The form is most often used in predicative or attributive positions to describe equipment, facilities, or parts that require repair.

In usage, korjattavana appears in sentences that communicate maintenance status, service notes, or procurement descriptions. It is common in workplaces, technical documentation, and signs indicating that a device or system is unavailable or temporarily out of service. For example: “Hissi on korjattavana” (The elevator is under repair) and “Koneen osat ovat korjattavana” (The machine parts are to be repaired / awaiting repair). It can also be used in phrases like “korjattavana oleva laite” to mean a device that is awaiting repair.

Grammatical notes about korjattavana vary with context. It is commonly found in predicative constructions (subject + on korjattavana) as well as in attributive phrases describing items that require repair. In everyday language, speakers often pair it with other maintenance vocabulary to convey urgency or status, such as temporary unavailability or scheduled service.

See also: korjata, korjaus, korjaustarve, korjaustyöt.