Tomaateille

Tomaateille is a Finnish word form that functions as the plural allative of the noun tomaatti (tomato). In Finnish, the allative case marks direction toward a goal or recipient, and the plural form tomaateille corresponds to “to the tomatoes” or “for the tomatoes.” The form is commonly encountered in written and spoken Finnish when referring to multiple tomatoes as the indirect object or beneficiary of an action.

Etymology and grammar

Tomaatti is a native Finnish noun borrowed into Finnish and inflected through its plural and cases. To form the plural allative, speakers typically take the plural stem and add the allative plural ending -ille, yielding tomaateille. This pattern follows the general Finnish rule that the allative case signals destination or recipient, with -lle appearing in both singular and plural contexts for appropriate nouns.

Usage

Tomaateille is used in contexts such as giving, placing, or designating something toward or for tomatoes, including labeling, packaging, and culinary or agricultural discourse. It can appear with demonstratives or adjectives to specify particular tomatoes, or with phrases indicating purpose or beneficiary.

Examples

- Annan näille tomaateille kastiketta. (I am giving this sauce to these tomatoes.)

- Tomaateille tarkoitetut laitteet on sijoitettu pöydälle. (Devices intended for tomatoes have been placed on the table.)

- Paketissa on tieto tomaateille tarkoitetuista tuotteista. (The package contains information about products intended for tomatoes.)

See also

In Finnish grammar, the allative case and its use with plural nouns are part of the broader system of cases that mark direction, recipient, and beneficiary in sentence structure.