Vältitavad

Vältitavad is the Estonian adjective meaning “avoidable” or “preventable.” It describes phenomena, damages, risks, or costs that can be avoided or prevented by actions such as precautions, planning, or policy measures. The term is used in technical, policy, health, and safety writing, as well as in everyday discussions about risk.

Morphology and etymology: Vältitav is formed from the verb vältida, meaning “to avoid” or “to prevent,” with the suffix -tav that yields a participial adjective meaning “capable of being avoided.” In nominative plural the form is vältitavad; the singular form is vältitav. Related nouns include vältitavus (avoidability) and vältimine (avoidance).

Usage: Vältitavad is typically attached to a noun to describe something that could have been prevented. Common collocations include vältitavad kahjud (avoid able damages), vältitavad riskid (avoidable risks), and vältitavad kulutused (avoidable costs). In risk assessments and policy design, distinguishing between vältitavad and non-avoidable outcomes helps prioritize preventive measures.

See also: vältida, vältimine, ennetus. Note: Vältitavad is primarily found in Estonian-language texts and technical writing, where clarity about preventability supports planning and communication.