Tiedostettava

Tiedostettava is a Finnish adjective that usually translates to “noteworthy,” “worthy of note,” or “observable” in English. In everyday and formal Finnish, it is used to describe things that deserve attention, consideration, or documentation. The term can refer to phenomena or differences that are detectable or significant, as well as to facts that should be recorded in analysis, reporting, or records.

In usage, tiedostettava describes both perceptual and evaluative qualities. For example, a “tiedostettava ero” is a difference that is notable enough to be mentioned, while a “tiedostettava muutos” refers to a change that can be observed and should be acknowledged in a dataset or report. In legal or administrative contexts, the word can also convey that certain information is required to be documented or filed, similar to terms like “must be recorded” or “documentable” in English.

Etymologically, tiedostettava is formed from the verb tiedostaa, meaning to realize or be aware of, together with the adjectival suffix -ttava, which yields meaning akin to “able to be realized/ noted.” The word is common in written Finnish, especially in analytical, scientific, and policy-oriented prose, where precision and emphasis on significance are valued.

Related terms and synonyms include huomionarvoinen, merkittävä, and havaittavissa oleva, though each carries its own nuance. While tiedostettava emphasizes note-worthiness, other synonyms may stress significance, detectability, or visibility.