perinteiselle

Perinteiselle is the allative singular form of the Finnish adjective perinteinen, meaning traditional. It is used when an adjective accompanies a noun that is in the allative case, typically to indicate direction toward or for something described as traditional. Because Finnish adjectives decline like nouns, perinteinen takes the allative ending -lle.

Forms and examples: In the allative singular, the form is perinteiselle; in the allative plural, it is perinteisille. Common phrases include perinteiselle ruoalle (to traditional food), perinteiselle ruokalistalle (to the traditional menu), and perinteisille markkinoille (to traditional markets). The head noun remains in the allative case, and the adjective agrees in number with that noun.

Usage: The form is most often found in written Finnish, especially in marketing, menus, cultural descriptions, and discussions that emphasize tradition. It is not a standalone word; it always modifies another noun in the allative case. The meaning remains "traditional," but the phrase conveys a sense of direction, focus, or suitability toward tradition.

Etymology and relation: Perinteiselle is derived from the noun perinne (tradition) and the adjective perinteinen (traditional). The allative suffix -lle attaches to the adjective stem to create the form, mirroring how other adjectives are declined to match the case of their nouns.

Notes: When documenting or translating such phrases, it is important to keep track of both the noun’s case and the corresponding adjective form to maintain grammatical correctness in Finnish.