Jatkeelle

Jatkeelle is a Finnish word form used mainly in linguistic discussions to illustrate how the allative case marks direction toward an appended part or extension. It is the allative form of the noun jatke, which means “appendix, extension, add-on” and can refer to a physical extension (such as a connector or extension piece) or to a figurative extension (such as an appended section of a document). The form is created by attaching the suffix -lle to the base noun jatke, signaling destination toward the extension.

In everyday Finnish, speakers more commonly use liite or lisäosa to refer to an appended section of a text. Therefore jatkeelle occurs primarily in descriptive grammar, linguistic examples, or technical writing where precise morphology is being discussed.

Usage notes: The sense of jatkeelle depends on context. When referring to a physical extension, it can denote moving toward or into the extension; when referring to documentation, it can imply attention to an appended section. As with other allative forms, its interpretation relies on the surrounding sentence and discourse.

Etymology: From Finnish jatke “extension, appendage” + allative suffix -lle.

See also: Finnish language, allative case, jatke, liite, lisäosa.