Avalikkusele

Avalikkusele is the allative form of the Estonian noun avalikkus, meaning “the public.” In grammar, the allative suffix -le marks direction toward something, so avalikkusele functions to indicate that information or actions are intended for or directed at the public. The phrase is typically used in formal or official language to describe communication aimed at a broad audience.

Avalikkusele is commonly found in government statements, press releases, public notices, and policy documents. Examples include: “Ametiasutused teavitasid avalikkusele oma otsusest” (The authorities informed the public of their decision) and “Avalikkusele suunatud teade teatab uutest muudatustest.” The construction is often paired with verbs meaning to inform, announce, present, or notify.

Grammatically, avalikkusele is used as a recipient or beneficiary of the action described by the verb. It should not be confused with avalikult, an adverb meaning “in public” or “openly,” which is used to describe how an action is performed rather than who it is for.

Etymology and related forms: avalikkusele is formed from avalikkus (the public) plus the allative suffix -le. Related forms include avalikkuse (genitive singular, “of the public”) and avalikkuse teavitamine (the act of informing the public). In contrast to phrases expressing “to the public,” other Estonian expressions may indicate openness or publicness in different grammatical cases or adverbs.

See also: avalikkus, avalikult, teavitamine.