Listaamiselle

Listaamiselle is a Finnish linguistic term formed from the noun listaaminen, meaning the act of listing or enumerating. The base listaaminen itself derives from lista, meaning a list, combined with the verbalizing suffix -minen. The allative suffix -lle is then added to produce listaamiselle, a form used to indicate destination, recipient, or purpose in Finnish grammar. In other words, listaamiselle signals “for listing” or “to listing” within a sentence.

Etymology and morphology: listaaminen denotes the process of creating lists. The allative form listaamiselle is a grammatical inflection that marks direction toward or the intended use of the act. As with other allative forms, listaamiselle appears mainly in formal or descriptive language rather than in everyday conversation.

Usage and context: listaamiselle is primarily of interest in descriptions of Finnish morphology and syntax. It may be encountered in linguistic analyses, grammars, or educational materials that illustrate how Finnish uses case endings to express responsibility, purpose, or direction related to actions such as listing. The form is not a common lexical item you would hear in casual speech, but it serves as a concrete example of how the Finnish case system operates.

See also: Finnish grammar, Allative case, Gerunds and deverbal nouns, Listaaminen.

Note: As a grammatical form, listaamiselle stands as a tool for linguistic description rather than a standalone concept with broad everyday use.