Ajokortilla

Ajokortilla is a Finnish expression formed from the noun ajokortti (driving license) plus the adessive suffix -lla, meaning “with a driving license.” It is used to indicate possession of a driving license or the authority to drive in contexts where a credential is relevant. The form is part of Finnish grammar where the adessive marks accompaniment, instrument, or condition.

Etymology and form: The word combines ajokortti with -lla to create an adessive construction. In Finnish, the adessive can express where someone stands regarding a credential, effectively signaling that the subject meets a requirement or has a qualification.

Usage: Ajokortilla appears mainly in contexts such as forms, checklists, and concise notices where a credential is a prerequisite. It signals that a person either has or must have a driving license. In more formal writing, people often prefer explicit phrases like ajokortin omistaminen (ownership of a driving license) or ajokortin haltija (license holder), but ajokortilla can be used in brief lists or telegraphic notices as a compact indicator of credential.

See also: Ajokortti, Driving license, Finnish credential terms.