Välille

Välille is a Finnish word form that arises from the noun väli, which means gap, interval, or space between things. Välille functions as the allative form, a directional case used in Finnish to indicate movement toward a location, object, or conceptual space. In this sense, välille can be understood roughly as “to the gaps” or “towards the intervals.”

In Finnish grammar, the allative suffix -lle marks direction toward a place or target. When attached to väli, välille expresses movement toward gaps or between elements, rather than a static location. The form is mainly encountered in contexts where spacing, distribution, or progression toward a spatial or temporal interval is being described, such as technical writing, planning, or design discourse.

Usage of välille is typically limited to phrases that frame action or motion with respect to gaps or intervals. It is part of broader discussions of spatial and temporal relationships in Finnish, alongside related forms such as väli (the base noun) and other case endings that express different kinds of direction or location.

See also: väli, allative case, Finnish grammar.