Soovidele

Soovidele is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the noun soov, meaning “wish” or “desire.” In Estonian noun declension, the genitive plural of soov is soovide. By adding the allative suffix -le, the form soovidele marks direction toward the wishes, effectively meaning “to the wishes” or “towards the wishes.” It is a standard part of the noun’s plural allative paradigm and is used to indicate the target or direction of an action in relation to a group’s desires.

The form is primarily a grammatical tool rather than a separate lexical item, and its use is most common in more formal writing, linguistic description, or contexts where collective wishes are being referenced. It can convey that an action or decision is aimed at satisfying or addressing the desires of a group.

Usage and examples help illustrate its function. For example, in the sentence Ta pööras tähelepanu soovidele, soovidele functions as the object of attention in the allative plural (the wishes to which attention is directed). Another example is Meie soovidele vastavalt tehtud otsused, meaning “decisions made in accordance with our wishes,” where soovidele signals alignment with collective desires.

Related forms include singular allative soovile (to the wish) and genitive plural soovide (of the wishes). Soovidele belongs to the broader Estonian system of noun cases and enriches precise expression of destination or target in relation to wishes.