eemaldatavaid

Eemaldatavad is an Estonian adjective meaning removable or capable of being removed. It is formed from the verb eemaldama (to remove) with the present participle suffix -atav, combined with the plural adjective ending -ad, so it typically describes items that can be detached or taken away without damaging the whole object. The form is commonly used in technical, manufacturing, packaging, and consumer product contexts to indicate parts, covers, or components that can be separated for service, replacement, or maintenance.

In usage, eemaldatavad is placed before the noun it modifies, especially in plural phrases such as eemaldatavad osad (removable parts) or eemaldatavad kaaned (removable covers). The same word inflects for different cases and numbers, for example, eemaldatava osa (genitive singular) or eemaldatavate osade (genitive plural). As a participial adjective, it emphasizes the functionality of detachment rather than a permanent feature.

Etymologically, the term reflects standard Estonian word formation: a verb plus participial suffix to create an adjective, which may then operate in attributive position or as a predicate adjective. It is one of several common participial forms used to describe physical or functional properties of objects.

Related terms include eemaldamine (removal), eemaldus (removal action), and eemaldaja (remover or person who removes). The concept is widely understood in product design, manuals, and labeling, where indicating removable components helps with disassembly, recycling, or safety procedures.