Valitsemiselle

Valitsemiselle is a Finnish grammatical form, namely the allative case of the noun valitseminen, which means “the act of choosing” or “selection.” The base valitseminen is a nominalization derived from the verb valita, “to choose.” The allative suffix -lle expresses direction toward or for something, so valitsemiselle can be understood as “to the act of choosing” or “for the act of choosing.”

In usage, valitsemiselle marks the target or purpose of an action, often referring to an abstract activity rather than a concrete object. It is common in contexts discussing processes, criteria, or requirements connected to choosing or selecting. The form is particularly seen in formal or technical Finnish, such as legal or administrative texts, where it helps specify what the action relates to.

Typical contexts include describing requirements, criteria, or allocations tied to a selection process. It can indicate what the process is aimed at or what is being allocated time, resources, or attention for.

Examples:

- Keskustelussa on kiinnitettävä huomiota valitsemiselle asetettuihin kriteereihin. (In the discussion, attention must be paid to the criteria set for the act of choosing.)

- Valitsemiselle annettu aikaraja osoittaa prosessin tärkeyden. (The time limit given for the act of choosing shows the importance of the process.)

- Valintaprosessissa valitsemiselle asetetut kriteerit ovat ratkaisevia. (In the selection process, the criteria set for the act of choosing are decisive.)

See also:

- valitseminen

- valinta

- allatiivi (Finnish grammatical term for the -lle form)

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