Rääkijale

Rääkijale is an Estonian word that translates to "to the speaker" or "for the speaker." It is the allative case of the word "rääkija," which means "speaker." This grammatical case indicates movement towards or destination for a person who is speaking.

The allative case in Estonian is formed by adding the suffix "-le" to the noun. In the case of "rääkijale," the base word is "rääkija," and adding "-le" results in "rääkijale." This form is used when the speaker is the recipient or destination of an action or movement.

For example, in the sentence "Ma annan selle raamatu rääkijale" (I give this book to the speaker), "rääkijale" clearly indicates that the speaker is the one receiving the book. Similarly, "Palun pöörduge rääkijale" (Please turn to the speaker) uses the allative case to direct attention towards the speaker.

The word "rääkijale" is a common grammatical construct in Estonian, used in various contexts to denote the speaker as the recipient or target. Its usage is dependent on the specific verb and context of the sentence, following the general rules of Estonian allative case formation. Understanding this grammatical case is essential for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences involving a speaker.