Ihmismuistille

Ihmismuistille is a Finnish phrase meaning “to human memory” or “for human memory.” It is formed from the compound ihmismuisto, meaning human memory, and the allative suffix -lle, which marks direction toward or dedication to something. The expression is primarily used in inscriptions, dedications, and ceremonial contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Usage and meaning

Ihmismuistille often appears as a dedicatory line on monuments, memorial plaques, or artistic works to indicate that the object or gesture is addressed to the memory of humanity. In this sense, it functions as a concise poetic or rhetorical label that emphasizes memory as a shared human concern. The form is more common in literary, philosophical, or commemorative discourse than in ordinary conversation.

Grammatical notes

Ihmismuistille is the allative case form of the noun ihmismuisto. Its use signals dedication or attribution to memory rather than to people directly. In practice, it may stand alone on a plaque or appear as part of a longer dedicatory inscription.

See also

muisto, muistaminen, muistoelokuva, muistomerkki

This article provides a concise overview of the term's meaning, formation, and typical contexts in which it may be encountered.