Tõlgitavad

Tõlgitavad is an Estonian term that denotes items that can be translated or are to be translated. It is a present passive participle form used as an adjective, and it can also function as a noun phrase referring to multiple such items in a text or discourse.

In usage, tõlgitavad agrees with the noun it modifies. For example, tõlgitav tekst means a text that is to be translated, while tõlgitavad tekstid refers to texts that are to be translated. This form is commonly found in discussions of translation workflows, publishing processes, and linguistic analyses. It contrasts with tõlgitud, meaning translated, and with other related terms such as tõlkimine (the act of translating) and tõlkimatu (untranslatable or not subject to translation).

Semantically, tõlgitavad highlights potential or ongoing translation rather than completed translation. It can express that material is designated for translation, awaiting translators, or part of a collection of works prepared for multilingual rendering. The term is especially relevant in cataloging, project planning, and metadata where differentiating between translated, translating, and untranslated materials is important.

See also: tõlgitud, tõlkimine, tõlkimisprotsess, tõlkimisvajadus.

Overall, tõlgitavad functions as a concise linguistic label for materials destined for translation, enabling precise reference within Estonian-language discussions of translation practice and theory.