Luettavasta

Luettavasta is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the participial adjective luettava, meaning “to be read” or “readable.” The word represents the elative singular of luettava and is used to indicate origin or source from something that is to be read. It is common in academic and instructional language when referring to material intended for reading, such as literature, sections of a text, or other reading material.

In Finnish grammar, luettava forms behave like other participial adjectives. The elative singular form, luettavasta, is used when the modifying noun is in the elative case, for example luettavasta kirjallisuudesta or luettavasta kappaleesta. This construction allows speakers to specify that the source or origin is “from the thing to be read.” The noun that follows luettavasta typically denotes the reading material or segment being discussed.

Usage and nuance: luettavasta is primarily encountered in written Finnish, especially in scholarly or instructional contexts. It helps to distinguish between material that is ready to read or intended for reading (luettavaa) and other materials. The related noun luettavuus refers to readability, while luettava itself is the core participial adjective from which luettavasta is derived.

See also: luettava, luettavuus, lukea, Finnish participles.

References to luettavasta are most clear when placed in phrases describing sources or sections of text that are designated for reading, such as luettavasta kappaleesta or luettavasta kirjallisuudesta. Such usage remains relatively formal and specialized within Finnish.