konvertoitava

Konvertoitava is an Estonian adjective form meaning convertible or capable of being converted. It is derived from the verb konvertoima “to convert” with the standard adjectival suffix, yielding konvertoitav. The form konvertoitava is the genitive singular form of the adjective, used before a noun in genitive or within a noun phrase that governs a genitive noun.

In Estonian, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in number and case. Therefore konvertoitava is typically found before a genitive noun, as in phrases like konvertoitava süsteemi omadused (the properties of the convertible system) or konvertoitava masina tööpõhimõte (the operating principle of the convertible machine). The nominative singular form of the adjective is konvertoitav.

Usage and context: konvertoitava is most commonly encountered in technical, engineering, or scientific writing, where objects described as able to be converted are discussed. It is one of several ways to express “convertible” in Estonian, with konverteeritav being a closely related form used in other grammatical contexts.

Etymology: konvertoitava originates from the verb konvertoima, through the standard Estonian adjective formation process, with further inflection to fit the grammatical role of a noun modifier. The related base form konvertoitav denotes the base meaning “convertible,” while konvertoitava serves a specific case-marking function within noun phrases.