puhujalle

Puhujalle is a Finnish noun form that represents the allative case of the word puhujA (speaker). In Finnish, the allative suffix -lle marks direction toward or benefit for someone or something, so puhujalle translates roughly as “to the speaker” or “for the speaker.” The form is used with singular nouns and has corresponding plural forms such as puhujille for “to the speakers.”

Usage and meaning

Puhujalle is commonly used to indicate the recipient of an action or the target of a designation, request, or communication. It answers questions of direction or beneficiary in sentences, for example when something is sent, addressed, or reserved for the speaker. It often appears in formal or written contexts such as event programs, correspondence, or instructions.

Examples

- Kysymykset lähetettiin puhujalle. (The questions were sent to the speaker.)

- Puhujalle varattiin aika. (An appointment was reserved for the speaker.)

- Tämä esitelmä on tarkoitettu puhujalle. (This presentation is intended for the speaker.)

Forms and related words

The base noun is puhujA (puhuja), meaning “speaker.” The allative form for singular is puhujalle, and the plural form is puhujille (“to the speakers”). Other related forms include puhujan (genitive: the speaker’s) and puhujat (plural nominative: speakers).

Notes

The allative case functions similarly to a dative in some languages, marking the recipient, addressee, or beneficiary of an action. In practice, puhujalle is used when indicating something directed toward a speaker or designated for the speaker in communications and events.