nähtäviksi

Nähtäviksi is a Finnish grammatical form used to denote something that is to be seen or is considered worth seeing. It functions as a label or descriptor, especially in tourism and travel writing, where attractions are categorized as must-see. The form is the translative plural of the present passive participle nähtävä, which comes from the verb nähdä (to see). The base for the plural is nähtä- with the suffix -viksi; the singular counterpart is nähtäväksi. In practice, nähtäviksi is used with plural nouns to indicate items designated as to be seen.

In usage, nähtäviksi is typically found in compound phrases and headings. For example in travel guides or websites: “Kategoriassa ‘Nähtäviksi’ listataan kaupungin suositut nähtävyydet.” It can also occur as part of a larger noun phrase such as “nähtäviksi luokiteltavat kohteet,” meaning “the attractions classified as must-see.” It is a participial adjective form, not a standalone verb, and it agrees with the noun it modifies in number.

Relation to related terms: Nähtäviksi is conceptually linked to the noun nähtävyys (sight, attraction) but serves a different function by labeling items as things to be seen. The singular form is nähtäväksi, used when referring to a single item. Nähtäviksi is especially common in headings, lists, and descriptive labels in travel writing to indicate priorities for visitors.