üldkasutatav

Üldkasutatav is an Estonian adjective meaning intended for general use by the public or accessible to everyone. It describes objects, spaces, services, or information that should be available without special permissions to a broad audience, rather than being restricted to a specific group.

Etymology and usage notes: The word is formed from üld- (general, public) and kasutatav (usable). It is commonly found in official or formal language, especially in public administration, urban planning, and policy documents. The term signals an expectation of broad accessibility and non-discrimination in use.

Contexts and examples: In urban planning and public administration, üldkasutatav is used for assets and facilities that should be available to all residents, such as üldkasutatav ruum (public space) or üldkasutatav park (public park). It may also appear in discussions of public infrastructure or services intended for general use. In the digital or information domain, the phrase can denote resources meant for general use, but more common terms in Estonian are aprender or open data concepts like avatud andmed or avalik teave; üldkasutatav is still understood, though less frequently chosen in everyday technical language.

Relation to other terms: Üldkasutatav is closely related to concepts of accessibility and public use. It contrasts with more restricted or private use, where access is limited to specific groups or individuals. Related notions include avalik ruum (public space), üldkasutatav vara (publicly usable property), and kättesaadavus (accessibility).

See also: Avalik ruum, üldkasutatav vara, kättesaadavus, avatud teave, avatud lähtekood (context-dependent).