Töödeldavale

Töödeldavale is an Estonian linguistic term used in formal language to describe something that is intended for processing or to be processed. It is formed from the verb töötlema (to process) with the participial suffix -dav, and the prepositional ending -le indicating purpose or direction. In practice, töödeldavale is most often seen in administrative, legal, and data-processing texts to label data or materials designated for processing, such as personal data in privacy notices or data-processing agreements.

Etymology and form. The base verb töötlema provides the meaning “to process.” The participial form töödeldav means “processable,” and the case-ending -le attaches to express purpose or direction, yielding töödeldavale. This construction is typical in Estonian for marking items that are to be subjected to subsequent handling or processing.

Usage. Töödeldavale is commonly found in official documentation where it is necessary to distinguish data or materials that are to undergo processing. It appears in phrases such as töödeldavale otstarbele mõeldud andmed (“data intended for processing purposes”) or in templates and readouts that designate processing steps or recipients of processed information. The term signals that a given set of items is slated for processing rather than for immediate use in its original form.

Relation to other terms. The concept is closely related to töödeldav (processable) and töödeldavus (processability) and is often encountered alongside discussions of data processing, privacy, and compliance with processing rules. While primarily a formal or technical term, it appears in everyday contexts when explaining purposes of data handling.

See also. Töötlemine; andmete töötlemine; andmete kaitse; andmetöötlus; isikuandmete töötlemine.