Põhjustatavale

Põhjustatavale is the dative plural form of the Estonian word "põhjustatav". In Estonian grammar, the dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, or to show to whom or for whom something is done. The plural form indicates that the action is directed towards multiple entities.

The root word, "põhjustatav", is a passive participle derived from the verb "põhjustama", meaning to cause or to be the reason for. Therefore, "põhjustatavale" can be translated as "to the causable ones" or "to those that can be caused". It refers to multiple things or phenomena that are susceptible to being brought about or initiated by some agent or force.

For example, in a sentence like "Uued tehnoloogiad on paljudele muutustele põhjustatavale," it would mean "New technologies are causable to many changes," implying that these technologies are the cause or reason for those changes. The dative plural construction highlights that these changes are the recipients of the causal effect originating from the technologies. Understanding the case and number of "põhjustatavale" is crucial for correct interpretation in Estonian sentences, particularly in contexts discussing causality, influences, or the origins of events.