Kaloille

Kaloille is a Finnish allative plural form of the noun kala, meaning fish. In Finnish grammar, allative marks direction toward or for something, and for plural nouns it attaches to the plural stem kalat to produce kaloille. The form is used when something is directed to or intended for multiple fish, or more generally when referring to fish as the recipients of an action or item.

Formation and meaning: The base word kala means fish. Its plural is kalat. Adding the allative suffix -lle to kalat yields kaloille, which translates as “to the fish” or “for the fish” in contexts where the recipient is plural. The corresponding singular form is kalalle, meaning “to the fish.” The distinction between singular and plural can affect meaning in sentences such as those describing care, feeding, or allocation of resources.

Usage: Kaloille commonly appears in contexts like aquaculture, aquarium maintenance, and ecological or fisheries discourse. Examples include phrases such as “Ruokaa kaloille annettiin” (Food was given to the fish) and “Kaloille tarkoitettu ruokavalio” (Diet intended for the fish). It is used with verbs and adjectives that govern indirect objects or beneficiaries.

Notes: Kaloille is not a standalone concept but a grammatical form. Its use is specific to contexts involving fish and is part of standard Finnish grammar. For singular reference to one fish, kalalle is used; for multiple fish, kaloille is appropriate.