Teatavad

Teatavad is the nominative plural form of the Estonian adjective teatav. The base adjective teatav means “certain, particular, known or noteworthy” and is used to indicate items that are identified or specified rather than generic. Teatavad modifies a plural noun and conveys a sense of selectivity: “certain” or “particular” as opposed to universal or unspecified.

In usage, teatav conveys that a subset is being distinguished, rather than asserting broad recognition. It is common in formal or written Estonian, including academic, journalistic, and policy contexts. The word can appear with both singular and plural nouns, and its genitive plural form is teatavate (for example, teatavate inimeste hulgas = among certain/notable people; teatavate faktide kohaselt = according to certain facts).

Examples:

- Need on teatavad inimesed. (These are certain people.)

- Teatavate andmete kohaselt sündisid sündmused varasemas ajastus. (According to certain data, the events occurred earlier.)

- Teatavate faktide põhjal on järeldused piiratud ulatuses. (Based on certain facts, the conclusions are limited.)

Etymology and related forms: teatav derives from the Estonian verb teadma (to know) and forms an adjective that denotes specification or recognizability. Related terms include teatud (certain) and tuntud (well known), which carry different nuances; teatav emphasizes selection or identification rather than broad fame. The word is primarily used in written or formal language to indicate that a group or items are singled out as known or specified.