luettavana

Luettavana is a Finnish participial form derived from the verb lukea, meaning to read. It denotes that something is meant to be read or is in a state in which reading will take place. In usage, luettavana functions as an adjective-like modifier and appears most often in phrases such as luettavana oleva kirja or luettavana oleva aineisto, where it marks the item as designated for reading or review. The form is common in library catalogs, editorial notes, and administrative texts.

Morphology and function: Luettavana is a passive present participle form that behaves like an adjective and agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case. It typically appears together with the verb oleva to form a full relative clause meaning “to be read” or “to be read/considered.” Examples include luettavana oleva teksti (the text to be read) or luettavana olevat artikkelit (the articles to be read).

Usage notes: Luettavana contrasts with luettava in nuance. Luettava often conveys something that is readable or should be read, while luettavana emphasizes the ongoing state or designation for reading in a given context. The expression is especially common in formal, administrative, or catalog-like language rather than everyday speech.

Related terms: The root verb is lukea; related forms include luettava (readable or to be read) and other participial derivatives. Luettavana, as a grammatical form, helps specify the intended action toward a noun within descriptive phrases.

See also: lukea, luettava, luettavana oleva.