Saavutatava

Saavutatava is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective saavutatav, meaning "achievable" or "obtainable." The word describes something that can be achieved or attained under existing conditions. In Estonian, saavutatav is used to qualify nouns such as eesmärk (goal), tulemus (result), or parameeter (parameter), signaling feasibility rather than desirability alone.

Morphology and usage notes: saavutatav is an attributive adjective, and saavutatava appears in contexts where the noun it modifies is in the genitive or in phrases requiring a genitive article. For example, saavutatava eesmärgi means “of an achievable goal.” The adjective is commonly found in formal and semi-formal writing, including planning, analysis, and policy documents.

Usage context and nuance: saavutatav emphasizes feasibility within given resources, constraints, or conditions. It is often contrasted with other terms such as teostatav (doable/feasible) or possible, depending on the emphasis on practicality, time, and means. It should not be confused with aspirational or idealized goals; saavutatav denotes what can realistically be reached.

Related terms: saavuta- forms relate to the verb saavutama (to achieve). Saavutus means an achievement. Teostatav is a closely related synonym highlighting practical feasibility.

See also: saavutus, saavutama, teostatav, eesmärk.