paigaldatava

Paigaldatava is Estonian an adjective meaning installable or capable of being installed. It is used to describe objects that can be installed, such as software, hardware, or configurations. In technical writing, product specifications and software distribution metadata, the term helps distinguish items that require installation from those that are merely present.

Morphology and usage notes: The base form is paigaldatav, meaning installable. Paigaldatava is the genitive singular form of the adjective and is used in attributive phrases and contexts that require a genitive noun, for example in product descriptions or instructions. Like other Estonian adjectives, paigaldatav adapts to the case and number of the noun it modifies, producing forms such as paigaldatav, paigaldatavat, paigaldatavate, and so on. The word is formed from the stem paigald- (to install) with the participial suffix -atav, which conveys capability.

Context and examples: In practice, paigaldatav is commonly seen in phrases such as paigaldatav tarkvara (installable software) or paigaldatav riistvara (installable hardware). It appears in catalogs, user manuals, and installation guides to indicate items that require an installation step. The genitive form paigaldatava is often found in phrases describing characteristics or requirements, aligning with standard Estonian grammar rules.

Etymology and related terms: Paigaldatava derives from the verb paigaldama (to install) plus the suffix that forms a cooperative participial meaning. Related terms include paigaldatav (installable) and paigaldus (installation), which together describe processes and capabilities around installing software or hardware.