lläilläsuffixillä

The Finnish language uses a variety of suffixes to modify the meaning of words, and one such example is the llailla suffix. This suffix is a postpositional case ending, specifically a locative case, indicating location or position. It is attached to nouns to denote "on," "at," or "in" a particular place.

The llailla suffix is a variation of the common locative ending lla/llä. The presence of the extra 'i' before the lla/llä ending often arises from vowel harmony rules or specific grammatical contexts, though its precise function can be nuanced and sometimes archaic. In modern Finnish, the basic locative lla/llä is more prevalent.

For example, if you were to refer to being "on the table," the base word for table (pöytä) would take the locative ending, often as pöydällä. While grammatically correct, a less common or more specialized construction might utilize the llailla variant in certain dialectal or older forms.

Understanding such suffixes is crucial for a deeper comprehension of Finnish grammar and its rich morphology. While the llailla suffix might be less frequently encountered in contemporary spoken and written Finnish compared to its simpler counterpart, it represents an interesting aspect of the language's historical development and regional variations. Its usage is tied to indicating a state of being in or on a specific location.