ennaltaehkäiseville

Ennaltaehkäiseville is a Finnish adjective form that means “for preventive” or “intended for prevention.” It is the allative case form of the base adjective ennaltaehkäisevä, used to modify a noun in contexts where the action or object is directed toward prevention. In everyday Finnish, the form is most commonly found with plural nouns in the allative case, such as toimenpiteille or toimille, to indicate that something is aimed at or designated for preventive measures or actions.

Usage and meaning

The term is typically used in formal or technical language, especially in public health, safety, welfare, and policy documents. It conveys a proactive orientation, emphasizing prevention rather than reaction. For example, ennaltaehkäiseville toimenpiteille suunnatut rahoituslähteet would refer to funding sources designated for preventive measures. It appears in descriptions of programs, strategies, and regulations that aim to reduce risk or harm before problems occur.

Grammatical notes

Ennaltaehkäisevä is the base adjective; adding the -lle ending yields the allative form ennaltaehkäiseville, which accompanies a noun in the allative case. This construction expresses “to/for” the intended preventive purpose. The exact noun that follows (for example toimenpiteille, toimenpiteille suunnatut, toimille) determines the precise meaning in a given sentence.

See also

Enaltaehkäisevä, preventative in Finnish, and common contexts for preventive language in health and safety policy.