Noudatettavat

Noudatettavat is Finnish adjectives formed from the verb noudattaa, meaning to obey or comply. The word functions as a descriptor that indicates something must be followed or fulfilled. It is used to refer to rules, obligations, instructions, or standards that are binding and enforceable. In practice, noudatettavat is most commonly seen in phrases such as noudatettavat säännöt, noudatettavat velvoitteet or noudatettavat ohjeet, and it signals that compliance is required.

The term is typical in formal or official language, including legislation, administrative guidance, contracts, and organizational policies. It helps distinguish between voluntary practices and those that are legally or institutionally mandatory. Because it is a participial adjective, noudatettavat agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, for example noudatettavat säännöt (plural nominative), noudatettavien velvoitteiden (genitive plural), or noudatettaviksi tarkoitetut toimenpiteet (partitive or other cases in different constructions).

Usage notes: while noudatettava means “to be obeyed” in general, noudatettavat specifically points to those items that require compliance. It is often paired with nouns denoting duties or standards and may be replaced by synonymous expressions such as velvoitteet, vaatimukset, or ohjeet in less formal contexts. The form is flexible across Finnish grammar, allowing common variations like noudatettavien, noudatettavuudesta, and related inflections depending on case and number.