ruokittavan

The word "ruokittavan" is a Finnish grammatical form. It is the genitive plural form of the word "ruokittava." "Ruokittava" itself is a past passive participle of the verb "ruokkia," which means "to feed." Therefore, "ruokittavan" literally translates to "of the feedable" or "of those that are to be fed."

In Finnish grammar, the genitive case often indicates possession or a relationship. The plural form signifies that there are multiple entities being referred to. Thus, "ruokittavan" would be used in a sentence to describe something belonging to or related to multiple things that are in a state of being fed or are designated to be fed. For example, it might appear in a phrase like "ruokittavan eläinten määrä," which translates to "the number of animals to be fed." The context of the sentence would determine the precise meaning and nuance of "ruokittavan." It's a functional grammatical element rather than a standalone concept with independent meaning.