Opiskeltavasta

Opiskeltavasta is the elative form of the Finnish adjective opiskeltava, used to refer to something that is to be studied. In Finnish grammar opiskeltava describes a subject, material, or topic designated for study, and the elative form opiskeltavasta indicates origin or focus, as in “from the thing to be studied” or “pertaining to the subject to be studied.” It is most commonly encountered in formal or educational contexts.

Etymology and morphology: The adjective opiskeltava is formed from the verb opiskella (to study) with the -ttava participle suffix, yielding a meaning of “to be studied” or “study-worthy.” The elative case suffix -sta is attached to create opiskeltavasta, used to specify source or focus within a larger noun phrase. The form agrees with the head noun in number and case, and functions as an inflected adjective rather than a standalone noun.

Usage: Opiskeltavasta appears in academic or instructional language to modify nouns describing content intended for study. It is commonly found in phrases like opiskeltavasta aiheesta, opiskeltavasta materiaalista, or opiskeltavasta kirjasta. Because it is an inflected form rather than a fixed lexical item, it appears in sentences where a topic or material is designated as the focus of study.

Examples:

- Opiskeltavasta aiheesta järjestettiin luentoja.

- Opiskeltavasta materiaalista laadittiin tiivistelmä.

See also: opiskeltava, opiskella, elatiivi case.