kartoitettava

Kartoitettava is a Finnish adjective formed from the verb kartoittaa or the noun kartoitus, combined with the suffix -ettava. It describes something that must be surveyed or mapped, i.e., an object, area, or set of data that is intended to undergo a mapping or survey process. The term is commonly used in planning, research, and fieldwork to specify what needs to be examined before further steps can proceed.

Etymology and grammar: The root kartoit- comes from kartoitus (survey, mapping). The suffix -ettava yields a predicative attribute meaning “that should be/ must be” performed. As a modifier, kartoitettava attaches to a noun to form phrases such as kartoitettava kohde (object to be surveyed) or kartoitettava alue (area to be surveyed). It functions as a standard Finnish attributive participle and agrees with the noun it modifies.

Usage and contexts: The expression is widely used in contexts where a preliminary survey, inventory, or assessment is required. In urban planning, environmental impact assessments, archaeology, natural-resource inventories, and market research, documents may refer to kartoitettava kohde or kartoitettavat tiedot to indicate items scheduled for data collection or evaluation. The term helps define scope and sequencing by identifying elements that will be investigated in a subsequent step.

Examples and variations: Common constructions include kartoitettava kohde, kartoitettava alue, and kartoitettavat aineistot. Depending on grammatical case and number, forms such as kartoitettava, kartoitettavat, or kartoitettavaksi may be used to fit the sentence structure. The concept emphasizes planning and explicit specification of what remains to be surveyed or mapped.