Työtovereille

Työtovereille is a Finnish phrase meaning “to colleagues” or “to fellow workers.” It is the allative plural form of the noun työtoveri (colleague, coworker) and is used to indicate the recipients or addressees of a message within a workplace.

In written internal communication, työtovereille commonly appears as a heading, salutation, or recipient line. It is used in memos, notices, emails, newsletters, and reports addressed to colleagues. The expression is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal internal communication.

Grammatical note: The suffix -lle marks the allative/dative, signaling “to” or “for” the recipients. The plural form työtovereille refers to multiple colleagues. The phrase can stand alone as a brief header (Työtovereille) or begin a line such as “Työtovereille: Seuraavaan kokoukseen valmistautukaa.”

Contextual use: It is typically used within organizations and is not common outside corporate, academic, or public sector settings. It can appear in newsletters, circulars, and meeting agendas directed at colleagues. Related forms include työtoverit (colleagues) in nominative, which refer to the subjects rather than the recipients.