suositeltavaa

Suositeltavaa is a Finnish adjective in the partitive singular form suositeltavaa, derived from the verb suositella (to recommend). It means advisable or recommended and is used to describe actions, practices, or choices regarded as appropriate according to guidelines, expert opinion, or common sense. In predicative constructions with the verb olla or with an infinitive, suositeltavaa appears as a complement, for example: On suositeltavaa lukea ohjeet huolellisesti ennen käyttöä.

Grammatically, suositeltavaa functions as a predicative adjective and takes the partitive case. It is common to see phrases such as Suositeltavaa on noudattaa ohjeita or Suositellaan, että käyttäjä asentaa päivitykset. The form is versatile in formal and instructional language, marking what is considered best practice rather than a definite imperative.

Etymology: suositeltavaa is the partitive singular of suositeltava, an adjective formed from the verb suositella with an constructing suffix that yields a property meaning “to be recommended” or “advisable.” This makes suositeltavaa a standard way to express normative guidance in Finnish.

Usage and nuances: suositeltavaa is widely used in official guidelines, healthcare and safety instructions, consumer information, and other formal texts. It conveys that a course of action is advised rather than mandatory. In everyday language it can be replaced by the verb form suositellaan or by phrases such as “on suositeltavaa,” “se on suositeltavaa,” or “ei ole suositeltavaa,” to indicate what is considered wise or prudent.

See also: suositus, suositella, suositeltava.