Paigaldatavate

Paigaldatavate is an Estonian adjective form used to describe items that can be installed. It derives from the verb paigaldama, meaning “to install,” with the suffix -atav indicating capability or potential. The form paigaldatavate appears when the adjective modifies a noun in a plural or a case that requires a genitive plural ending, and it is not a standalone noun.

In practice, paigaldatavate is commonly found in technical and organizational contexts, such as hardware and software documentation, product specifications, and installation guides. It is used to indicate items that are eligible for installation, rather than those that are already installed. For example, paigaldatavate seadmete loetelu means a list of installable devices, and paigaldatavate komponentide juhend means a guide to installable components. The phrase functions as a modifier, agreeing with the noun it describes in number and case.

Notes on usage: paigaldatavate remains an adjective in its inflected form and does not operate as a noun by itself. Its endings change according to the noun it accompanies. In English translations, paigaldatavate is often rendered as “installable,” “to be installed,” or “installable items” depending on context.

See also: paigaldatav, paigaldama, paigaldus.