Suositeltavia

Suositeltavia is the plural partitive form of the Finnish adjective suositeltava, which means "recommended" or "advisable." It is used to describe a noun in its partitive plural form, indicating items that are considered recommended or advisable without specifying an exact quantity. For example, suositeltavia kirjoja means “recommended books,” and suositeltavia vaihtoehtoja means “recommended options.”

Usage notes:

Suositeltavia is common in informational, evaluative, and consumer guidance texts. It often appears in lists or recommendations where the exact amount is indefinite, such as in guides, reviews, or educational materials. The form reflects Finnish grammar in which adjectives agree with the noun in number and case; when the noun is in partitive plural, the adjective takes the corresponding suositeltavia ending.

Morphology:

The base form suositeltava inflects to match case and number. In addition to suositeltavia (plural partitive), other forms include suositeltavat (nominative plural), suositeltavaa (singular partitive), and suositeltavan/suositeltavien in various singular and plural cases. This inflection pattern is typical for adjectives that modify plural, non-countable or partially defined noun phrases.

Relation to related terms:

The word derives from the verb suositella "to recommend" and the noun suositus "recommendation." Suositeltava can be used more broadly to describe advisability or suitability, not just explicit endorsements. In Finnish, the nuance of suositeltava is often less absolute than "mandatory" or "essential," conveying a suggestion based on evaluation, authority, or guidance.