siltoilla

Siltoilla is a Finnish word that translates to "on bridges" or "by bridges" in English. It is a common locative case ending used in the Finnish language. The word is formed by taking the base word "silta" (bridge) and adding the plural locative suffix "-illa". This suffix indicates a location on or by something, and in this case, it specifies the plural form of "bridge."

The usage of "siltoilla" would typically appear in sentences describing a location or activity that takes place on multiple bridges or in the vicinity of several bridges. For example, one might say "Lapset leikkivät siltoilla" which translates to "The children are playing on the bridges." Another example could be "Autot odottavat siltoilla" meaning "The cars are waiting on the bridges."

Understanding Finnish grammatical cases, such as the locative case used in "siltoilla," is essential for comprehending the nuances of the language. These cases convey relationships between words in a sentence, including location, possession, and direction. The "-illa" suffix is a productive part of Finnish grammar, applied to many nouns to indicate a similar locative meaning. Therefore, "siltoilla" is a straightforward grammatical form representing a plural location on or by bridges.