Ennustajalle

Ennustajalle is a Finnish noun phrase in the allative case derived from ennustaja, meaning a fortune teller or predictor. The allative suffix -lle marks direction toward or the recipient of an action, so ennustajalle translates roughly as “to the fortune teller” or “for the fortune teller.” It is used in sentences that describe going to, addressing, or giving something to a fortune teller.

The word combines ennustaja with the -lle ending, reflecting common Finnish patterns for indicating movement toward a person or place. Ennustaja itself comes from the verb ennustaa, meaning to predict or foretell, and can refer to someone who claims to foresee the future, whether in folk tradition, tarot and palm reading, or other contemporary contexts.

Usage examples:

- Menen ennustajalle, toivottavasti saan hyviä neuvoja. (I’m going to the fortune teller, hoping to get good advice.)

- Anna tämä kortti ennustajalle. (Give this card to the fortune teller.)

- Käännyin ennustajan puoleen. (I turned toward the fortune teller.)

Cultural context:

In Finnish culture, fortune tellers have appeared in folklore, markets, and contemporary entertainment. Some people consult ennustajia for guidance, consolation, or curiosity, while others view them as a cultural or theatrical experience. The term ennustajalle is primarily a grammatical form used in Finnish sentences, rather than a standalone noun with a fixed meaning beyond “to/for the fortune teller.”

See also:

ennustaja, ennustus, ennustaa.