ikäisille

Ikäisille is a Finnish word that functions as the allative plural form of the noun/adjective ikäiset, meaning the elderly or elderly people. It is used to indicate the group to whom something is directed or provided, and can be translated as “to the elderly” or “for the elderly.”

Usage examples include phrases such as “Ohjelma on suunnattu ikäisille” (The program is aimed at the elderly) or “Kysely on tarkoitettu ikäisille” (The survey is intended for the elderly). The form can also appear in contexts involving services or gifts directed at that group, e.g., “palveluita ikäisille” (services for the elderly).

Grammatical notes: ikäiset is the plural form of ikäinen used as a noun meaning “the elderly.” The allative suffix -lle attaches to the plural to express direction or target. The term is gender-neutral and widely used in media, policy, and everyday language. In Finnish, the plural noun ikäiset can denote elderly people, and adding -lle forms ikäisille to express “to/for the elderly.”

Related terms and concepts: ikäihmiset (elderly people), vanhukset (the elderly), ikäluokat (age groups). The word is commonly encountered in discussions of aging, social services, and public policy in Finland.