Laiematele

Laiematele is an Estonian grammatical form used to express “to the broader” or “to the wider” in reference to groups or audiences. It is the allative plural form of the comparative adjective laiem, which conveys greater breadth or scope than the positive form lai. In sentences, laiematele accompanies a plural noun in the allative case, indicating the target or recipient of an action or communication.

Form and usage. The base is laiem- and the allative plural suffix added is -atele, producing laiematele. It normally appears directly before a plural noun in the allative, such as inimestele (to people) or kasutajatele (to users). Examples include: Laiematele inimestele suunatud teavitus parandas teadlikkust; Projekti eesmärk on jõuda laiematele kasutajatele. The construction is common in public communication, policy texts, and media when describing outreach or dissemination intended for a broader audience.

Semantics and scope. Laiematele emphasizes breadth of reach or inclusion beyond a narrower group. It is contrasted with forms referring to a specific or narrower audience. While the phrase is widely used in Estonian public discourse, its use is primarily functional, serving to identify the intended recipients of information, services, or campaigns.

See also. Estonian grammar, allative case, comparative adjectives. The concept is part of standard Estonian adjective agreement and is frequently encountered in journalism, government communication, and organizational outreach materials.