Arkkitehdeille

Arkkitehdeille is a Finnish word that functions as the plural allative form of arkkitehti, meaning architect. It is used to indicate recipients or beneficiaries of an action, equivalent to “to the architects” or “for the architects” in English. In Finnish, the suffix -lle marks the allative case, which answers questions such as “kenelle?” (to whom?) or “mille/jolle?” in the context of giving, directing, or addressing.

The form arises from the base arkkitehti (architect) with the plural ending -t and the allative suffix -lle, producing arkkitehdeille. It is predominantly encountered in formal or technical writing, project documentation, procurement texts, and communications that involve multiple architects as recipients or stakeholders.

Usage and context:

- Referring to conversations or documents directed at multiple architects. Example: Suunnitelmat esiteltiin arkkitehdeille.

- Distinguishing recipients in grants, commissions, or invitations. Example: Kutsu arkkitehdeille pidettävään seminaariin lähetettiin.

- In phrases that describe materials intended for professionals in architecture, such as arkkitehdeille tarkoitettuja ohjeita (instructions intended for architects).

Related forms include arkkitehti (singular) and arkkitehdit (nominative plural). The allative form arkkitehdeille contrasts with other case forms used for different grammatical functions, such as subject or possessive constructions. As a grammatical form, arkkitehdeille is a typical example of how Finnish marks indirect objects and recipients in plural.