Hallitukselta

Hallitukselta is a Finnish word that functions as the elative (a type of origin or source case) form of hallitus, a noun that can mean either the board of directors of an organization or the government of a country. The form hallitukselta translates roughly as “from the board” or “from the government” and is used to indicate the source, origin, or authority behind a statement, decision, or action. Because hallitus has these two main meanings, the intended reference is determined by context, and hallitukselta does not by itself specify which entity is meant.

Usage is common in formal or official communication, such as corporate announcements, government press releases, or legal documents. For example, hallitukselta saatu päätös means a decision issued by the board, and hallitukselta tullut lausunto refers to a statement from the government or board, depending on the context. The form helps attribute information or actions to the controlling body.

Grammar notes: hallitukselta is created by adding the suffix -lta to hallitus, signaling origin or source. It is not a separate noun but a case form used within sentences to indicate who or what issued or originated something. In practice, the exact referent—board or government—depends on context and surrounding terminology.

See also: hallitus; Finnish grammar; elative/ablative case.