jokaisella

Jokaisella is a Finnish word that functions as the adessive singular form of jokainen, meaning “each” or “every.” It is used to refer to individuals within a group and to express that a property, right, or action applies to every person in that group. In sentences with the copula on, jokaisella often serves as the subject in the sense “every person has…,” for example, Jokaisella on oikeus koulutukseen.

The form Jokaisella is part of Finnish case system behavior. It marks a sense of belonging or relation to each member, rather than the group as a whole. When the intended meaning is “to each person,” the allative form jokaiselle is used, as in Laki takaa jokaiselle osallistujalle suojan (The law guarantees protection to every participant).

Common uses include formal and neutral contexts, such as education, law, policy, and public discourse. Jokaisella helps express inclusivity and individual rights within a collective setting. It contrasts with kaikin puolin or kaikki, which emphasize the group as a whole rather than its individual members. Jokainen (the nominative form) is often used when the focus is on a single, unspecified member, while jokaisella highlights each member’s individual status within the group.

Etymology: Jokaisella derives from jokainen, the basic determiner meaning “each” or “every,” with inflection for case. In Finnish, similar forms exist for other cases to convey different relationships to the noun.

See also: Finnish grammar, cases in Finnish, pronouns and determiners, jokainen.