lausuttava

Lausuttava is a Finnish non-finite verbal adjective (participle) derived from the verb lausua, meaning to pronounce or utter. It denotes something that is to be pronounced, spoken aloud, or articulated, and it is commonly used in contexts such as language instruction, phonetics, dictionaries, and signage. As a participle, lausuttava can modify a noun and agrees with it in number and case, typically appearing in attributive positions.

Formation and usage: The suffix -ttava, part of the larger family of -ttava/-ttävä participles, forms a non-finite clause from a verb. Lausuttava functions like an adjective describing an object that requires pronunciation. It is related to other -ttava forms such as kirjoitettava (to be written) or luettava (to be read), and it is distinct from the active present participle lausuva, which describes an agent performing the pronunciation.

Examples:

- Tämä sana on lausuttava selvästi. (This word is to be pronounced clearly.)

- Sanakirjassa on huomautus lausuttavista sanoista. (The dictionary notes words to be pronounced.)

Limitations and notes: Lausuttava is not a finite verb form and cannot stand alone as a predicate without a linking element like on or olla in most sentences. It is primarily used to describe nouns in a non-finite, attributive role, though it can be part of larger nominal or clausal constructions. In translation and cross-linguistic work, lausuttava is often handled as “to be pronounced” or “pronounceable,” depending on the context.