ehdokkaille

Ehdokkaille is the allative plural form of the Finnish noun ehdokas, meaning “to the candidates.” It is used to indicate the destination or recipient of an action when referring to multiple candidates. In Finnish grammar, allative forms express direction toward something or someone, and the plural form ehdokkaille corresponds to “to the candidates.”

Formation and usage

The base noun ehdokas refers to a person who is being considered for a position, typically in elections or other selections. When describing actions directed at more than one candidate, the plural allative form ehdokkaille is used. For singular reference, the corresponding form is ehdokkaalle (to the candidate). The allative often appears with verbs of giving, sending, offering, or addressing, and it can appear in clauses that describe logistical or communicative arrangements involving candidates.

Examples

- Kysymykset lähetettiin ehdokkaille. (The questions were sent to the candidates.)

- Järjestäjät tarjosivat tukea ehdokkaille. (The organizers offered support to the candidates.)

- Tilaisuus on suunnattu ehdokkaille, ei yleisölle, ehdokkaille tarkoitetut ohjeet ovat selvät. (The event is aimed at the candidates; the instructions for the candidates are clear.)

Related forms

Ehdokas is the singular form; ehdokkaat is the nominative plural; ehdokkaalle is the singular allative; ehdokkaille is the plural allative. The term is common in political reporting, campaign materials, and election administration, where recipients or targets include multiple candidates.

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