Jokapäiväiselle

Jokapäiväiselle is the allative singular form of the Finnish adjective jokapäiväinen, which means everyday, daily, or ordinary. It appears when the adjective modifies a noun that is in the allative case, indicating direction toward or for that noun.

Etymology and grammar: Jokapäiväinen is formed from the words joka päivä (every day) with the suffix -inen to create an adjective meaning daily or routine. In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case and number. When the noun is in the allative case (ending in -lle, meaning “to” or “for”), the adjective takes the corresponding allative ending, yielding jokapäiväiselle. Other allative forms of the same adjective include jokapäiväiselle, jokapäiväisille, etc., depending on number.

Usage: Jokapäiväiselle is used to describe or refer to something intended for everyday life or everyday use, in a context that requires the allative case. Examples include:

- Tämä tuote on suunniteltu jokapäiväiselle käytölle. (This product is designed for everyday use.)

- Ohjeet on tarkoitettu jokapäiväiselle käyttäjälle. (The instructions are intended for the everyday user.)

- Hän ajatteli jokapäiväiselle ihmiselle sopivaa ratkaisua. (She considered a solution suitable for the everyday person.)

Relation to related terms: Jokapäiväinen is the base form meaning “everyday” in general, while jokapäiväiselle is a specific inflected form used in certain grammatical contexts. In everyday language, more common expressions for similar meanings include arkinen or tavallinen, depending on nuance.

See also: Finnish adjective inflection, allative case, everyday life terminology.