asukkaalle

Asukkaalle is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the noun asukas, meaning resident or inhabitant. It is the allative singular form, used to indicate direction toward or benefit for the resident. In English terms, it roughly corresponds to “to the resident” or “for the resident.” It is commonly used to mark the recipient of an action, such as giving or sending something.

Formation and form: The allative suffix in Finnish is -lle. For the noun asukas, the allative singular becomes asukkaalle, while the plural form is asukkaille. The use of the allative helps distinguish the recipient in sentences without requiring a preposition.

Usage examples:

- Minä annan asukkaalle uuden ohjeen. Translation: I am giving a new instruction to the resident.

- Lähetän paketin asukkaalle. Translation: I am sending a package to the resident.

- Asukkaalle on järjestetty uusi ohjelma. Translation: A new program has been arranged for the resident.

Notes: Asukkaalle is used for a single recipient. When referring to multiple residents, the form asukkaille is used. The allative is one of several locative cases in Finnish grammar, including the inessive, elative, illative, and others, and it often appears in formal writing, housing notices, and everyday dialogue when describing directed actions toward residents or beneficiaries.