putkimiehille

Putkimiehille is the allative plural form of the Finnish noun putkimies (plumber). It is used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, translating roughly as “to the plumbers” or “for the plumbers” in English.

In Finnish, the allative case is formed with the suffix -lle. When applied to a plural noun, the base putkimies becomes putkimiehille, signaling multiple recipients. The form is typically seen in phrases that describe actions directed at plumbers, such as donations, training, or services intended for that group. The singular counterpart is putkimiehelle.

Usage and examples can include phrases such as:

- Tarjoamme koulutusta putkimiehille. (We offer training for the plumbers.)

- Lahjoitus putkimiehille mahdollistaa uuden työpajan järjestämisen. (A donation for the plumbers makes it possible to organize a new workshop.)

- Putkimiehille suunnattu opas auttaa urakassa menestymisessä. (A guide aimed at plumbers helps with the project.)

Putkimiehille is most commonly encountered in formal or administrative Finnish, especially in contexts involving messaging to a workforce or beneficiary group. It is one of several allative forms used to specify recipients, contrasting with singular putkimiehelle (“to the plumber”) or other allatives for different groups.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, putkimies.