kerrokselle

Kerrokselle is a Finnish word that translates to "to the floor" or "onto the floor". It is a locative case, indicating movement or destination towards a horizontal surface. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation in Finland to describe actions like dropping something, placing an object on the floor, or a person falling down. For example, one might say "Lapsi kaatui kerrokselle" which means "The child fell onto the floor." Similarly, "Laita kirja kerrokselle" translates to "Put the book on the floor." The word is derived from "kerros," meaning "layer" or "floor" (as in a level of a building), and the allative case ending "-lle," which signifies movement towards something. It is a fundamental word in Finnish grammar, essential for expressing spatial relationships and actions involving floors. The specific context often clarifies whether it refers to the ground level or any floor within a multi-story structure.