itsenäisyyteen
Itsenäisyyteen is the illative case form of the Finnish noun itsenäisyys, meaning “towards independence” or “into independence.” It denotes movement toward the state of being independent, rather than the state itself.
In Finnish grammar, the illative case marks direction toward a destination or goal and is commonly used
Usage notes: itsenäisyys refers to independence as a state or condition, while itsenäisyyteen emphasizes approaching that
Historical context: the concept of independence is central to many nations’ self-determination narratives. In Finland, independence