Varteenotettavaa

Varteenotettavaa is the partitive form of the Finnish adjective varteenotettava, which means worth considering, credible, viable, or merited. The term is used to describe proposals, ideas, plans, or candidates that deserve attention and further evaluation. In professional and public discourse, phrases like varteenotettava ehdotus or varteenotettava vaihtoehto are common, signaling that something is substantial enough to merit discussion or action.

Etymology and nuance: varteenotettava is formed from the idea of “being taken into account” or “taken to the side for consideration” (varteen otettava). The expression emphasizes quality or reliability rather than mere interest, and it can carry a pragmatic tone—something that can realistically be acted upon or implemented. The form varteenotettavaa is the partitive singular, used when referring to an indefinite object or when the statement is part of a larger context.

Grammatical notes: Finnish adjectives inflect to agree with the noun they modify. Common forms include varteenotettava (nominative singular), varteenotettavaa (partitive singular), varteenotettavat (nominative plural), and varteenotettavia (partitive plural). It frequently appears directly before a noun: varteenotettavaa ehdotusta, varteenotettavat suunnitelmat. It can also function with verbs that express necessity or evaluation, such as “on varteenotettava” or “pitäisi arvioida varteenotettavana.”

See also: synonyms and related concepts include merkitsevä, hyväksyttävä, uskottava, ja kannattava. Antonyms may be construed as merkityksetön or ei harkitsemisen arvoinen.

Example sentences:

- Tämä ehdotus on varteenotettava, ja sitä kannattaa tutkia tarkemmin.

- Tarvitsemme varteenotettavaa tutkimusta ennen päätöksen tekemistä.