Kuorelle

Kuorelle is the allative form of the Finnish noun kuori, meaning shell, crust, or peel. In Finnish grammar, the suffix -lle marks the allative case, which is used to indicate direction toward a place or target. Therefore kuorelle translates as “to the shell” or “onto the shell” and is used to express movement toward or destination at a shell or shell-associated surface.

Usage and context: Kuorelle typically appears in sentences where an action is directed at the shell or a location connected to a shell. It can occur in descriptive passages, instructional text, labeling, or scenes involving shells, fruit peels, or other coverings. The allative form is one of several directional cases in Finnish; the elative form of kuori, for example, is kuorelta and means “from the shell.”

Etymology and form: The word kuori means shell or peel, and kuorelle is created by adding the allative suffix -lle to the stem kuori. This pattern reflects how Finnish uses case endings to indicate spatial relationships.

Notes: Kuorelle is a standard grammatical form rather than a separate lexical item with a distinct meaning beyond “to the shell.” It is most commonly encountered in contexts where shells or shell-like surfaces are being described or referenced, rather than in everyday casual speech.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, elative case, kuori.