toodetavad

Toodetavad is an Estonian linguistic term referring to the present passive participle form of the verb tootma, meaning to produce. In practice, toodetavad is used to describe items or goods that have been produced, rather than raw materials or components. The form is commonly found in technical, manufacturing, and regulatory contexts, such as product catalogs, quality documentation, and procurement lists, where it helps distinguish produced products from other materials.

Grammatical notes: Estonian has active and passive participles, and toodetavad conveys a present passive aspect with plural reference. The form agrees with the noun it modifies in number and can be combined with additional suffixes in longer phrases. The singular counterpart is typically toodetav, used with singular nouns.

Usage and nuance: Toodetavad emphasizes the production status of items, often implying that the goods have completed a production process or meet certain production-related criteria. It is more common in formal or technical writing than in casual speech. In everyday language, speakers may opt for simpler expressions such as valminud (manufactured) or toode (product) without the participial modifier.

Examples:

- toodetavad tooted – produced goods/products

- toodetavate materjalide nimekiri – the list of produced materials

See also: tootmine (production), toodetamine (the act of producing), valmistoode (manufactured product).