Matkustajalle

Matkustajalle is the allative form of the Finnish noun matkustaja, meaning traveler or passenger. It translates as “to the traveler” or “for the traveler” and is used to indicate the recipient of an action, a beneficiary, or a direction toward a person who travels.

In Finnish grammar, the allative case is formed with the suffix -lle attached to the nominative form of the noun. For matkustaja, the singular allative is matkustajalle. The plural form is matkustajille. The word can function as an indirect object, directing an action toward the traveler, or as the target of information or services intended for someone traveling.

Usage and examples:

- Tiedote on tarkoitettu matkustajalle. (The notice is intended for the traveler.)

- Lippu on varattu matkustajalle. (A ticket has been reserved for the traveler.)

- Anna kartta matkustajalle. (Give the map to the traveler.)

- Henkilökunta voi antaa ohjeita matkustajalle. (The staff can provide directions to the traveler.)

Related forms include the plural matkustajille (for multiple travelers) and possessive forms such as matkustajan (the traveler’s). Matkustajalle is commonly seen in travel-related texts, signage, customer communications, and services directed at passengers. It is a practical example of the allative case used to identify the beneficiary or recipient in Finnish.