Merkittäville

Merkittäville is a Finnish word that translates to "significant" or "important" in English. It is the dative plural form of the adjective "merkittävä." This means it is used when referring to multiple things or people that are considered significant or important, and the grammatical case indicates that these entities are the indirect object of a verb or are the object of a preposition that requires the dative case. For example, one might say "Tärkeät tiedot annettiin merkittäville henkilöille," which translates to "Important information was given to significant people."

The adjective "merkittävä" itself is derived from the noun "merkki," meaning "sign" or "mark." The suffix "-ittävä" indicates a quality or characteristic, so "merkittävä" literally suggests something that carries a significant mark or is notably distinct. It is a commonly used adjective in Finnish to describe people, events, achievements, findings, or any entity that warrants attention due to its importance or impact. Its usage is widespread across various contexts, from formal academic writing and official reports to everyday conversation. When discussing abstract concepts or concrete objects, "merkittäville" allows for nuanced expression of importance in relation to multiple recipients or beneficiaries of an action.