muistettavaa

Muistettavaa is a Finnish noun that denotes something that should be remembered, or a matter that warrants attention. It is derived from the verb muistaa, meaning to remember, and uses the adjectival participle form muistettava, with muistettavaa functioning as the partitive form. In everyday language the term is commonly used to refer to reminders, tasks, or points of information that someone needs to keep in mind.

Usage and meaning

Muistettavaa typically appears in contexts related to memory, planning, and instruction. It can function as a label for notes or checklists, or appear in sentences that emphasize the need to remember a fact or action. It often carries a sense of obligation or importance, rather than simply listing neutral facts. In many cases the form muistettavaa signals an indefinite quantity, similar to saying “things to remember” in English.

Examples

- Minulla on muistettavaa. (I have things to remember.)

- Tässä on muistettavaa ennen lähtöä. (Here is what needs to be remembered before departure.)

- Siitä on muistettavaa. (There is something to remember about that.)

For multiple items, speakers more commonly use muistettavia, as in Muistettavia asioita, meaning “things to remember.”

Linguistic notes

Muistettavaa is a typical example of Finnish noun formation from a verb-related adjective, using the partitive case to express a non-specified amount of items to be remembered. The term is widely understood in ordinary Finnish and appears in education, administration, and personal planning. English translations vary depending on context and can include “things to remember,” “reminders,” or “to-be-remembered items.” See also muisti, muistaminen, muistettavuus for related linguistic concepts.