odotettavaksi
odotettavaksi is a Finnish verbal form derived from the verb odottaa, meaning to wait or to expect. It is formed by adding the suffix -ttavaksi to the stem, producing a non-finite construction that expresses that something is to be expected or anticipated in the future. The sense is that a state, event, or outcome should occur, often in formal or technical language. It is akin to saying “to be expected” in English, with the nuance of preparation or planning rather than mere possibility.
The form appears primarily in written Finnish, particularly in policy texts, reports, forecasts, and news where
Related terms include odotettavuus (the concept of expectability) and odotettavissa (something that is expected to occur).
Examples: “Tämän projektin lopputulos on odotettavaksi.” “Uutisissa todettiin, että ratkaisu on odotettavissa.” These examples illustrate how