Küsitava

Küsitava is the genitive singular form of the Estonian passive participle "küsitav," derived from the verb küsima (to ask). In Estonian, küsitav functions as an adjective or participle meaning “to be asked” or “to be questioned.” Its genitive singular form, küsitava, is used to modify a noun in contexts where the thing or person is the object of inquiry or will be questioned.

Usage and meaning: Küsitava appears in formal or legal-administrative language to indicate forthcoming or intended inquiry. For example, phrases such as "küsitava küsimuse vastus" (the answer to the question to be asked) or "küsitava isiku andmed" (the data of the person to be questioned) show how it combines with nouns in genitive. In everyday speech, speakers often use paraphrases like "küsimus, mida küsitakse" (the question that will be asked) instead of the compacte construction with küsitav.

Grammatical notes: The form is part of Estonian participle-derived adjectives that agree with the noun they modify. The base form is "küsitav," and "küsitava" marks genitive singular. Other case forms exist for different grammatical contexts, such as nominative "küsitav" and the corresponding partitive forms.

See also: Estonian grammar, passive participle, küsima.