Saatavana

Saatavana is a Finnish adjective derived from the verb saada, meaning to obtain. It describes something that can be obtained, acquired, or used, and is commonly used to indicate availability or accessibility of products, services, information, or resources. The form is often used in formal or written contexts to denote that a given item can be obtained, sometimes under certain conditions or at a future time.

In everyday language, saatavana appears in compound phrases such as saatavana oleva tuote (the product that is available) or saatavana oleva versio (the version that is obtainable). In contrast, the related word saatavilla more narrowly means "in stock" or "on hand" and is commonly used to state immediate availability, for example on saatavilla. Saatavana can also describe information or software that can be accessed, for example "ohjelmisto on saatavana lataukseen" (software available for download).

Examples include: Uutuustuotteet ovat saatavana verkkokaupassa. Ohjelmisto on saatavana ladattavaksi verkkosivuilta. Asiakirjat ovat saatavana pdf-muodossa.

Etymology and related terms: Saatavana is formed from the verb saada with the participial suffix -va/-vä, producing a word meaning "obtainable" or "accessible." Related terms include saatavilla (in stock, on hand) and käytettävissä (usable, available for use). The nuance between saatavana and saatavilla centers on potential availability versus immediate presence.