saavutatavatele

Saavutatavatele is an Estonian linguistic form that functions as a grammatical inflection rather than a standalone lexical item. It represents the allative plural form of the adjective saavutatav, meaning attainable or achievable. In practice, saavutatavatele is used to mark the indirect object or beneficiary of an action, effectively translating to “to the attainable ones” or “for those who can attain [them].” The form is most often encountered in formal or policy-oriented texts where goals, resources, or programmes are described as directed toward a particular group deemed capable of achieving them.

Morphology and formation

The word is constructed from the stem saavutatav (attainable) combined with the plural genitive suffix -ate to form saavutatavate (genitive plural of the adjective), followed by the allative suffix -le to indicate the recipient or target of an action, yielding saavutatavatele. This combination mirrors Estonian patterns for forming allative plurals of adjectives in contexts that designate recipients, beneficiaries, or targets.

Usage and context

Saavutatavatele is typically found in high-register writing, policy documents, formal reports, and analytical texts where discussions focus on feasible goals or supported groups. It signals that the items or actions in question are considered achievable for the group referred to by the allative form. The term is not commonly used in everyday speech, and when used, it usually appears within discourse about planning, accessibility, or program design.

See also

Estonian grammar, allative case, достигнути forms in Estonian, saavutatav (attainable).