Ammattilaisilta

Ammattilaisilta is a Finnish phrase meaning "from the professionals" or "by professionals." It is formed from the noun ammattialainen (professionals) and the elative plural suffix -lta, which indicates source or origin. The term is commonly used to signal that information, advice, or products come from experts rather than laypeople.

In practice, ammattilaisilta is used in media, advertising, and consumer guidance to emphasize authority and expertise. It often introduces statements or recommendations that are attributed to professionals, for example in articles, guides, or tips: "Ammattilaisilta kuultujen neuvojen mukaan tämä menetelmä on turvallinen" or "Ammattilaisilta peräisin olevien vinkkien avulla voi välttää yleisiä virheitä." The phrase can also describe sources, as in "tiedot ammattilaisilta," meaning information obtained from professionals.

Linguistically, ammattilaisilta is the elative plural form of ammattilainen/ammattilaiset, used to indicate origin or source. It contrasts with other forms such as ammattilaiset (professionals) in the nominative or ammattilaisiltaan (from their professionals, less common in daily use). The expression is not a proper noun or brand but a generic descriptor that appears across different contexts where expert input is highlighted.

See also: ammattilainen (professional), elati grammatics (elative case), ammattilaisuus (professionalism).