algusele

Algusele is an Estonian grammatical form that functions as the allative singular of the noun algus, meaning "beginning" or "start." The allative case marks direction toward a goal, point, or reference, and algusele is used to express motion toward the beginning or toward a starting point in spatial, temporal, or abstract senses.

The noun algus stems from Proto-Finnic roots meaning "beginning." In Estonian, algusele is created by adding the allative suffix -le to the stem, yielding algusele. The genitive singular is alguse, and the partitive is algust, illustrating standard case morphology.

Commonly found in compounds and phrases indicating position toward the start of something. Examples: raamatu algusele ("to the beginning of the book"), projekti algusele ("to the start of the project"). It can appear in metaphorical language about plans or timelines, such as discussions of steps leading to a start.

In linguistic descriptions, algusele is primarily of interest as an example of the Estonian allative and noun-case system; it is not generally used as a standalone lexical item outside these grammatical contexts.

See also: Estonian grammar; allative case; noun declension.