Henkilömäärälle

Henkilömäärälle is a Finnish word that translates to "for the number of people" or "per person" in English. It is a common grammatical construction used to indicate a quantity or cost that is dependent on the number of individuals involved. This phrase is frequently encountered in various contexts, including pricing, resource allocation, and estimations.

For example, when discussing the cost of a meal at a restaurant, one might see a price listed as "30 euroa henkilömäärälle," meaning 30 euros per person. Similarly, in event planning, capacity might be described by stating the maximum "henkilömäärälle" that a venue can accommodate. The phrase emphasizes the proportional relationship between the quantity and the count of individuals.

The grammatical form "henkilömäärälle" is the allative case of "henkilömäärä," which means "number of people" or "headcount." The allative case in Finnish often signifies direction towards, or purpose, and in this context, it indicates that the preceding number or cost is applied to or intended for a specific number of people. Understanding this phrase is crucial for comprehending various practical and economic discussions in Finland.