Päteydelle

Päteydelle is the allative form of the Finnish noun pätevyys, meaning competence, qualification, or proficiency. In Finnish grammar, the allative case (marked by the suffix -lle) indicates direction toward a place, object, or abstract state, and it is used with verbs of motion, intention, or influence as well as in various official or academic expressions. When pätevyys is inflected as päteydelle, the form signals “to competence” or “for competence,” depending on context.

Formation and use. The base word pätevyys combines pätevä (competent) with a noun suffix, yielding the abstract noun for competence. Adding the allative ending -lle converts it into päteydelle. This form is relatively rare in everyday conversation and tends to appear in formal discourse, policy language, or discussions about education, certification, and professional standards. It often expresses the target or objective of an action, such as training, assessment, or policy measures aimed at increasing or directing competence.

Examples of sense. In practice, päteydelle is used to denote the aim or recipient of an effort to build or measure competence. For instance, a sentence might describe a program as suunnattu päteydelle, meaning it is directed toward developing or enhancing competence, or state that a policy sets goals päteydelle, i.e., toward improving qualifications.

Related terms. The concept relates to pätevyys (competence), the allative case in Finnish grammar, and broader discussions of education, qualifications, and professional standards in Finnish linguistic and policy contexts.

See also: pätevyys, allative case, Finnish grammar, education policy.