Ruokittava

Ruokittava is a Finnish term that translates to "feedable" or "that which can be fed." It is not a common standalone word in everyday Finnish conversation but appears in specific contexts.

The most frequent usage of ruokittava is in relation to animal husbandry or agriculture. In this sense, it refers to livestock or other animals that are being raised for food or other products, and therefore require feeding. For example, a farmer might refer to their herd of cows as ruokittava, meaning they are the animals that need to be fed.

Beyond agriculture, the concept of ruokittava can be applied more broadly to anything that requires sustenance or input to continue functioning or growing. This could be metaphorical, such as a project that needs continuous effort and resources to succeed, or literal, like a machine that needs fuel. However, these metaphorical uses are less common and would typically rely on the context to be understood.

The word itself is derived from the Finnish verb "ruokkia," which means "to feed." The "-ttava" suffix often indicates a passive or potential aspect, suggesting something that is capable of being acted upon or that it is its purpose to be acted upon. Therefore, ruokittava inherently carries the meaning of being the recipient of feeding.