kansalaisilleen

Kansalaisilleen is a Finnish phrase used to indicate that something is directed at or intended for the citizens of a particular country, organization, or community. It translates roughly to “to their citizens” or “for their citizens” in English. The expression is commonly found in formal or official contexts, such as government communications, public notices, and news reports, where actions, information, or services are described as being directed toward a specific group of residents.

Usage and function:

Kansalaisilleen appears in constructions that emphasize the recipients of an action or information. It is typically paired with verbs or adjectives that describe what is being given, announced, or directed at the citizens. Examples of its use include phrases like kansalaisilleen suunnatut ohjeet (instructions addressed to their citizens) or kansalaisilleen tarkoitetut tiedotteet (statements intended for their citizens).

Examples:

- Kansalaisilleen suunnatut ohjeet auttavat kotitalouksia valmistautumaan muuttuneisiin sääntöihin.

- Uudet tiedotteet kansalaisilleen varoittavat äärimmäisistä sääolosuhteista.

Etymology and related forms:

The base word is kansalainen, meaning “citizen,” with plural kansalaiset meaning “citizens.” Kansalaisilleen is a compound form used to denote the recipients of an action tied to the subject being discussed, typically a governmental or organizational actor.

See also:

kansalaisuus, hallinto, viranomainen, tiedote.