Nimekirjale

Nimekirjale is the allative singular form of the Estonian noun nimekiri, meaning a list. In Estonian grammar, the allative marks direction toward a referent or recipient, roughly translating to “to the list” or “for the list” in English. The form is created by adding the allative suffix -le to the noun; the singular allative is nimekirjale, and the plural allative is nimekirjadele. The noun nimekiri denotes a collection of entries or items arranged in a sequence, such as a roster, inventory, or checklist.

Usage: Nimekirjale is used when an action is performed with respect to a list as the target or beneficiary. It appears in contexts such as administrative or procedural writing, when describing actions directed at a list or items being added to a list. The exact Estonian sentence will reflect standard allative usage with the chosen verb and noun form.

Etymology and formation: The word combines nimekiri, meaning “name list” or simply “list,” with the Estonian allative suffix -le, which signals direction to or for the noun in the singular.

See also: nimekiri, nimekirjad (the plural form), allative case, Estonian grammar.