käytössäolevalle

Käytössäolevalle is a Finnish word that translates to "in use" or "being used" in English. It is a dative plural form of the adjective käytössäoleva, which itself is derived from the verb käyttää (to use) and the participle oleva (being). The word describes a state or condition where something is currently occupied or being utilized. For example, a parking space käytössäolevalle indicates that it is not available because a vehicle is occupying it. Similarly, a room described as käytössäolevalle might be in use for a meeting or a class.

The grammatical function of käytössäolevalle is typically to modify a noun that is the indirect object of a verb or preposition. It implies that the noun in question is the recipient or target of the action of being used. Understanding this grammatical case is important for correctly interpreting Finnish sentences that involve the concept of usage or availability. The context of the sentence will clarify precisely what is being used and by whom or what. It is a common phrase in everyday Finnish, reflecting the practical nature of the language in describing the functional status of objects and spaces.