muuttettava

Muuttettava is a Finnish deverbal adjective formed from the verb muuttaa (to change) with the suffix -ttava. It describes something that is intended, required, or possible to be changed, i.e., something that must be modified or is subject to modification. The term is commonly used in formal, administrative, or technical language to indicate upcoming or necessary changes.

In Finnish grammar, -ttava forms are used to describe actions or states related to the verb, often carrying a nuance of obligation or plan. Muuttettava typically contrasts with muuttuva (changing, variable) and muuttamaton (unchangeable). While muuttuva emphasizes ongoing contingency, muuttettava signals that a change is or should be made, rather than the current state of change.

Usage and contexts: Muuttettava appears in legal, contractual, and technical contexts to label items that will be amended or modified. For example: "kohdan 5 muuttettava teksti" (the text of section 5 to be amended), "hinta on muuttettava" (the price must be changed), or "muuttettava tieto" (information that can be changed). In everyday language it tends to be more formal or specialized than everyday speech.

Notes: The choice between muuttettava and related forms depends on nuance. Muuttettava emphasizes an impending or required modification; valmistelussa or suunnittelussa contexts often use it to guide edits or revisions. The term is not generally used for casual statements about temporary fluctuations, where other adjectives like muuttuva or vaihteleva are more natural.

See also: Finnish deverbal participles, the verb muuttaa, and related suffixes -ttava/-ttävä used to form descriptions of actions to be performed.