Allatiivikäyttö

Allatiivikäyttö refers to the use of the allative case in Finnish grammar. The allative case is a local case that indicates movement towards or into a location, or a change of state. It is typically formed by adding the suffix -lle to the noun stem. For example, "talo" (house) becomes "talolle" (to the house).

Beyond its basic meaning of "to" or "towards," the allative case in Finnish can also express other nuances. It can denote the recipient of an action or a gift, similar to the dative case in some other languages. For instance, "Annan kirjan hänelle" translates to "I give the book to him/her." In this context, "hänelle" is in the allative case.

Furthermore, the allative case can be used to express conditions or circumstances. For example, "hyvällä tuulella" means "in a good mood." Here, "hyvällä" is the allative form of "hyvä" (good). It can also indicate the reason or cause for something. "Syylleni" can mean "because of me."

The allative case is a fundamental part of Finnish morphology and plays a significant role in conveying spatial, recipient, and conditional relationships within sentences. Understanding its various uses is crucial for comprehending and speaking Finnish accurately.