Lähisukulaisiin

Lähisukulaisiin is a Finnish term formed from the noun lähisukulainen, meaning a close relative, with the illative plural suffix -iin. The form indicates direction toward or inclusion within the group of close relatives, and it is used in contexts where such relatives are the recipients or subjects of a statement.

In usage, lähisukulaisiin commonly appears in legal, administrative, medical, and other formal texts to designate information, decisions, or actions that apply to or are directed at close relatives. It does not specify the exact relatives involved; rather, it refers to the group of people considered as close family members in a given context. The term can appear in sentences about notifying, sharing information with, or making arrangements for close relatives.

Examples of usage include contexts such as patient confidentiality, inheritance, or notification requirements, where it is stated that certain rights, duties, or information may be directed to or shared with lähisukulaisiin. The exact scope of who counts as a close relative may vary depending on the legal or institutional framework.

Related forms include the base noun lähisukulainen (singular, close relative) and the plural lähisukulaiset (nominative). The phrase lähisukulaisiin is one of several case forms used to express relationships to close relatives in Finnish, reflecting the language’s rich system of inflection to indicate direction, case, and number.

See also: lähisukulainen, lähisukulaiset, kinship terms in Finnish law.