Koetukselle

Koetukselle is the allative singular form of the Finnish noun koetus, meaning a test, trial, or ordeal. In linguistic terms, the form marks direction toward a testing process, roughly translating to “to the test” or “to a trial.” It is used to indicate what is being subjected to evaluation or difficulty.

In use, koetukselle appears with verbs that describe placing someone or something under scrutiny or strain. Common constructions include asettaa koetukselle (to subject to a test) and joutua koetukselle (to be put to the test). The phrase can describe both literal testing, such as experimental conditions, and figurative challenges, such as moral, professional, or organizational trials. The allative form emphasizes the test as a target or event that encounters the subject.

Typical examples include: Hanke joutui koetukselle tiukan aikataulun ja budjetin vuoksi. Tämä projekti asetettiin koetukselle byrokratiallisia vaatimuksia vastaan. In these contexts, koetukselle conveys a sense of evaluation, pressure, or challenge that reveals the qualities or durability of the subject.

Relation to other forms: other grammatical cases of koetus express different relations, such as koetuksessa (in the test), koetuksen (of the test), or koetukselle altistuminen (exposure to testing). The term is common in Finnish writing and can carry neutral to somewhat formal tones, often found in journalism, academic texts, and official discourse.