jäsenelle

Jäsenelle is the singular allative form of the Finnish noun jäsen, meaning “to the member.” It is used to indicate direction toward or for a recipient or beneficiary in actions such as giving, sending, or addressing. The allative case in Finnish is formed with the suffix -lle, so jäsenelle literally means “to the member.”

In practice, jäsenelle appears in sentences where something is intended for or delivered to a specific member. For example:

- Lahjoitan tämän jäsenelle. (I donate this to the member.)

- Kutsut on lähetetty jäsenelle. (The invitations have been sent to the member.)

- Tämä ohjeistus on tarkoitettu jäsenelle. (This instruction is intended for the member.)

Related forms include jäsenen (the member’s, genitive) and jäsenille (the allative plural, “to the members”). The allative broadly marks recipient, beneficiary, or destination in affirmative clauses and many formal contexts, such as notices, communications, and organizational directives.

Notes on usage: jäsenelle is appropriate in formal or semi-formal Finnish, especially in written communications within organizations, unions, or clubs. In everyday casual speech, speakers may still use the same structure, but simpler alternatives or context may sometimes be preferred. The term clearly identifies a single recipient in the sense of “to the member (in question).”