Lajittelulle

Lajittelulle is the allative form of the Finnish noun lajittele and lajitteleen related forms, typically derived from lajitella meaning to sort or categorize. In Finnish grammar, the allative case marks direction toward a goal or purpose, and lajittelulle is commonly used to express that something is intended for sorting or directed at the sorting process. The term is especially frequent in practical contexts such as waste management, recycling, and organizational signage.

Formation and usage

The allative is formed by adding the suffix -lle to the stem lajittel-. Lajittelulle can thus appear after a noun or in phrases describing purpose. Examples include:

- Talo on varustettu kolmella jäteastialla, yksi niistä on merkitty lajittelulle. (one of the bins is marked for sorting)

- Keräysasema on suunniteltu lajittelulle. (the collection station is designed for sorting)

- Merkinnät lajittelulle osoittavat, mihin astiaan lajiteltavat materiaalit kuuluvat. (signs for sorting indicate to which bin the sorted materials belong)

Context and nuance

Lajittelulle emphasizes the intended use or destination of an object or space rather than possession or ongoing action. It is distinct from other Finnish cases such as lajittelun (genitive, “of sorting”), lajittelussa (inessive, “in sorting”), or lajitteluun (illative, “into sorting”). The form is common in public communications, workplace guidelines, and signage related to waste management and material separation.

See also

Lajittelu, Jätehuolto, Finnish grammar, Allative case.