Ulkomaalaisilta

Ulkomaalaisilta is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “from foreigners,” functioning as the ablative plural of the noun/adjective ulkomaalainen (foreigner/foreign). It marks the source or origin of something and is used to refer to information, assistance, or material provided by a group identified as foreigners.

Grammatically, -ilta/-iltä is the Finnish ablative plural ending added to the stem of ulkomaalainen, producing ulkomaalaisilta. The form indicates source rather than destination and is typically used with verbs or predicates that describe reception or attribution of something to the group in question. It does not stand alone as a standalone noun; it interacts with the surrounding clause to specify origin.

Uses and nuance: ulkomaalaisilta is common in formal or written Finnish, such as reports, journalism, or academic writing, where a citation or source is described as coming from foreigners. It can appear with verbs like saada (to receive), kertoa (to tell), or antaa (to give) to show that the action originates from that group. For singular reference, the corresponding forms are ulkomaalaiselta (from a foreigner) or ulkomaalaisilta (from foreigners) depending on number.

Related forms include the nominative plural ulkomaalaiset (the foreigners) and the singular ulkomaalainen. The ablative singular is ulkomaalaiselta.

See also: Finnish grammar, Ablative case in Finnish, Ulkomaalainen.