kiitettävän

The Finnish word "kiitettävän" is the genitive singular form of the adjective "kiitettävä". "Kiitettävä" itself translates to "praiseworthy", "commendable", or "excellent" in English. In its genitive form, "kiitettävän" typically functions as a modifier, indicating a high degree or quality of something.

It is often used adverbially to mean "very" or "highly" when describing an action or a state. For example, "hän menestyi kiitettävän hyvin" translates to "he succeeded commendably well" or "he performed excellently". The genitive form is a common grammatical feature in Finnish, used for possession, partitivity, and as a modifier in various contexts.

When "kiitettävän" appears in a sentence, it signals that the quality or action being described is of a superior or praiseworthy standard. It is an evaluative term, conveying a positive assessment. The word stems from the verb "kiittää", meaning "to thank" or "to praise". Therefore, "kiitettävä" inherently carries a sense of deserving praise.