eestlastele

Eestlastele is an Estonian word that functions as the allative plural form of eestlane, meaning “to Estonians” or “for Estonians.” In Estonian grammar, the allative expresses direction toward a recipient or audience and is formed by adding the suffix -le to the genitive plural stem eestlaste. The full paradigm for the plural is nominative eestlased, genitive eestlaste, allative eestlastele.

Form and usage notes: Eestlastele is used when the action or purpose is directed at Estonian people as a group, or when something is intended for them. It commonly appears in sentences describing gifts, services, invitations, or programs aimed at Estonians. The word is written with lowercase letters, unless it begins a sentence or appears in a title.

Examples:

- Ma saatsin raamatuid eestlastele. (I sent books to Estonians.)

- See programm on eestlastele. (This program is for Estonians.)

Relation to other forms: eestlane is the singular form meaning “Estonian person,” eestlased is the nominative plural, eestlaste is the genitive plural, and eestlastele is the allative plural. The allative -le suffix is used with other Estonian noun stems to indicate “to/for” a plural recipient as well.

See also: Estonian grammar, cases in Estonian, allative case.