illatiivid

Illatiivid is a grammatical case used in some languages, primarily Finnic languages like Finnish and Estonian. It expresses movement into a location. This case is often translated into English using prepositions such as "into," "in," or "to." For example, in Finnish, to say "into the house," one would use the illative case of the word for "house."

The illative case is one of several locative cases that indicate position or movement relative to a place. Other locative cases might include the inessive (in), elative (out of), and allative (onto). The specific form of the illative case varies depending on the language and the noun it modifies, often involving suffixes. Understanding the illative case is crucial for comprehending the spatial relationships expressed in languages that utilize it. It allows for precise articulation of entering or being within a defined area.