Käitatavatest

Käitatavatest is a term that generally refers to something that is operated or run by someone or something else. In Estonian, "käitatav" is the past passive participle of the verb "käitama," which means to operate, to run, or to manage. Therefore, "käitatavatest" is the plural form of this participle in the partitive case, indicating an indefinite quantity or a part of those things that are operated.

The specific meaning of "käitatavatest" depends heavily on the context in which it is used. It could refer to a group of devices that are actively being used, machines that are under maintenance, services that are being provided, or even businesses that are being managed. For instance, one might discuss "käitatavatest arvutitest" (operated computers) or "käitatavatest sõidukitest" (operated vehicles). The context would clarify whether these are in use, being maintained, or managed by a specific entity.

Understanding the grammatical role of "käitatavatest" is key to grasping its meaning. As a partitive plural, it suggests a subset or an unspecified amount of items that are characterized by being operated. This distinguishes it from the nominative plural ("käitatavad"), which would refer to all such items, or the genitive plural ("käitatavate"), which might indicate possession or a part of something related to operated items. Without a specific sentence or paragraph, "käitatavatest" remains a descriptive term for things that are in a state of being run or managed.