Valmisteltavaksi

Valmisteltavaksi is a Finnish non-finite verb form that expresses that something is to be prepared or is intended to be prepared. It is formed from the verb valmistella, meaning to prepare, by adding the present passive participle suffix -ttava and the translative suffix -ksi, resulting in the form -valmisteltavaksi. In essence, the form denotes a future state or goal: “to be prepared” or “for preparation.” It is primarily found in formal, administrative, or planning language and is less common in everyday speech.

Usage and function:

Valmisteltavaksi often appears in headings, legal or governmental documents, and planning texts to indicate that a matter should undergo preparation or is intended to be prepared. It can function to designate the purpose of a document, proposal, or process, signaling that the item is not yet complete but is planned to be prepared.

Examples:

- Esitys valmistettavaksi. This heading means a proposal to be prepared or a proposal intended for preparation.

- Hankintaprosessi valmisteltavaksi seuraavassa käsittelyvaiheessa. The procurement process to be prepared in the next handling phase.

- Ohjelma suunniteltu valmisteltavaksi etukäteen. The program designed to be prepared in advance.

Relation to related forms:

Valmisteltavaksi is related to valmisteltava (present active participle) and to the broader family of -tava/-ttava forms used to express future or intended actions. The exact choice between these forms depends on nuance and syntactic position, with valmisteltavaksi often appearing in formal phrases that express a purpose or intended outcome.