Ladattavaksi

Ladattavaksi is a Finnish linguistic form used to describe content that is intended to be downloaded. It is a translative participle form derived from the verb ladata, and it often functions to express that something is suitable for download or is in a state to be downloaded. In everyday Finnish, the more common adjective ladattava is used for the label “downloadable,” while ladattavaksi emphasizes the idea of becoming or being set for download in a description or instruction.

Grammatical notes and related forms: ladattavaksi belongs to a family that includes ladattava (downloadable) and ladattu (downloaded). The -ttava participle denotes a characteristic or potential state, and the suffix -ksi contributes a translative nuance, indicating a shift toward the state of being downloadable or the intended use for download. In practice, ladattavaksi appears primarily in technical writing, product descriptions, and user interfaces where the action of downloading is foregrounded.

Usage and examples: Ladattavaksi is commonly found in phrases such as ladattavaksi tarkoitetut tiedostot (files intended for download) or ohjelmisto ladattavaksi (software to be downloaded). It helps distinguish items that are not yet downloaded but are ready for download, from those already downloaded. In Finnish UI text, it may appear in instructions or labels that guide users toward obtaining digital content.

See also: ladata, ladattava, ladattu, translatiivinen suffixi.