Kielitaidoille

Kielitaidoille is the allative plural form of the Finnish noun kielitaidot, meaning language skills. It is used to indicate the target, direction, or beneficiary of an action related to language abilities. In practice, kielitaidoille appears in phrases such as kielitaidoille asetetut vaatimukset (the requirements set for language skills) and kielitaidoille suunnatut kurssit (courses aimed at language skills), as well as in contexts that discuss support or resources designated for language abilities.

Grammatically, kielitaidoille shows how Finnish marks relations with cases rather than prepositions. The allative suffix -lle signals “to” or “for” the language skills, and the form generally implies a plural scope—referring to language skills as a category rather than a single skill. The meaning of kielitaidoille depends on its context, including whether it refers to requirements, programs, training, or evaluation directed at language abilities.

In usage, the term is common in education, human resources, and policy discussions, particularly when outlining training programs, proficiency assessments, or funding allocations tied to language skills. It is tied to broader concepts such as kielitaidot (language skills in general), CEFR proficiency levels, and typical CV or HR documentation that lists language abilities.

See also: kielitaidot; CEFR; language proficiency; education and training; human resources terminology.