korduvkasutatavate

Korduvkasutatavate is the genitive plural form of the Estonian adjective korduvkasutatav, meaning reusable. It describes items or materials that are designed to be used more than once, distinguishing them from disposable products. The term is commonly used in environmental and consumer texts to indicate reusability.

Morphology and usage: Korduvkasutatav is a compound adjective formed from korduv (“reusable” or “repeated”) and kasutatav (“usable”). In Estonian, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in number, case and gender; the genitive plural form to describe a genitive plural noun is korduvkasutatavate. This form is used in phrases such as korduvkasutatavate pakendite kasutamine (the use of reusable packaging) or korduvkasutatavate esemete müük (sale of reusable items).

Context: The term appears in policy documents, packaging regulations, labeling, and sustainability guides. It signals that an item is intended for multiple uses and thus can help reduce waste and environmental impact.

Notes: Korduvkasutatavate is part of standard Estonian technical and environmental vocabulary. When translating or forming phrases, ensure agreement with the noun in case and number, as the exact inflection depends on the grammatical context.