kättesaadav

Kättesaadav is Estonian adjective meaning that something can be reached, obtained, or understood. It describes things that are accessible or available to people or systems, including physical spaces, information, services, and digital content.

Origin and related forms: The word is derived from the verb kättesaada “to obtain, to have at hand,” with the suffix -dav forming an adjective that indicates capability. The noun form kättesaadavus denotes the state or quality of being accessible or obtainable, and is commonly used when discussing availability in a more abstract sense.

Usage: In everyday language, business, public administration, and information technology, kättesaadav describes both physical and digital accessibility as well as general availability. In IT and service contexts, kättesaadavus is used to refer to uptime or accessibility metrics. In architecture and public services, ligipääsetav is often used to denote accessibility for people with disabilities, but kättesaadav remains common in broader contexts. Examples include: “Koduleht on kättesaadav kõigile kasutajatele” and “Teenused on kättesaadavad ööpäev läbi.”

See term is closely related to and contrasted with kättesaamatu, meaning unavailable or unobtainable, and with the noun kättesaadavus, which names the concept of availability or accessibility. Related considerations include data accessibility, information accessibility, and physical accessibility, all of which may be described with kättesaadav or its derivatives depending on the context.