huomattavia

Huomattavia is the partitive plural form of the Finnish adjective huomattava, meaning noticeable, remarkable, or noteworthy. It is used to describe nouns in contexts where the object is indefinite or expressed in the partitive case. The base form huomattava is commonly used in singular and nominative contexts, for example, “on huomattava muutos” (is a notable change).

Grammatically, Finnish adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case. The form huomattavia appears when the noun is in the partitive case or when the object is indefinite, as in phrases like “huomattavia eroja” (noticeable differences) or “huomattavia tuloksia” (notable results). The corresponding plural nominative form is huomattavat, while huomattavia specifically marks partitive usage.

Usage and nuance distinguish huomattava from related terms. Huomattava emphasizes perceptibility—something that stands out or can be easily observed—rather than inherent significance. By contrast, merkittävä conveys importance or significance. In prose, huomattavia is common in academic, journalistic, and analytical writing when describing observable features, contrasts, or outcomes.

Examples:

- Tutkimuksessa havaittiin huomattavia eroja eri ryhmien välillä. (The study found noticeable differences between groups.)

- On huomattavia tuloksia, jotka ohjaavat lisätutkimuksia. (There are notable results that guide further research.)

Note: Predicative usage follows standard grammar, as in “Se on huomattava muutos” (That is a notable change). Huomattavia serves as a flexible descriptor for observable or conspicuous aspects, complementing contexts where the focus is on perception rather than value alone.