perinteille

Perinteille is the allative plural form of the Finnish noun perinne, meaning tradition. It is used in sentences where the action is directed toward traditions or where traditions are the recipient or target of an action, or when traditions are discussed in a general sense.

Usage and nuance: In Finnish, the allative case marks direction toward or concern for something. Perinteille can appear in contexts such as preserving, valuing, or prioritizing tradition, or when discussing how traditions influence the present. Examples include Kansanperinteille on osoitettu kunnioitusta (respect has been shown to folk traditions) and Kulttuuriperinteille on asetettu vaatimuksia (standards have been set for cultural traditions).

Etymology and morphology: The form is derived from perinne with the allative plural suffix -ille. The singular allative form is perinnelle, while the plural is perinteille. The choice between perinnelle and perinteille depends on number and the referent being discussed.

Notes: Perinteille contrasts with perinteet (nominative plural, “traditions”) and with perinnelle (singular allative, “to a tradition”). The allative is one of several Finnish cases used to indicate direction toward, recipients, or beneficiaries of actions.

See also: perinne, allatiivi (Finnish grammar), Finnish noun books.