arvioitavan

Arvioitavan is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the verb arvioida, meaning “to evaluate” or “to assess.” It is the genitive singular form of the present passive participle arvioitava, which describes something that is intended to be evaluated. In use, arvioitavan appears in noun phrases to indicate the object or matter that will be assessed.

Grammatical role and usage

Arvioitavan functions as a modifier in genitive constructions, linking to a head noun in a way that expresses “the [object] to be evaluated” or “the [process] to be assessed.” The typical pattern is arvioitavan + noun in genitive, as in phrases like arvioitavan kohteen valinta or arvioitavan suunnitelman laatiminen. In these examples, the head nouns kohde and suunnitelma are governed by the genitive form, and arvioitavan specifies that those items are subject to evaluation.

Difference from related forms

The nominative form is arvioitava, which can stand as an adjective or noun meaning “to be evaluated.” Arvioitavan, by contrast, is strictly a genitive singular form used inside noun phrases to mark the object of evaluation. This distinction is common in Finnish participial expressions, where case endings determine grammatical function rather than a separate word.

Notes

Arvioitavan appears mainly in formal, technical, or administrative language. It is part of standard Finnish grammar and commonly used in contexts describing processes, projects, or objects that require assessment.

See also: arvioitava, arvioida, Finnish participles, genitive constructions.