suljetuille

Suljetuille is a Finnish word form that appears in linguistic discussions as an example of how morphology can mark direction toward a group in the allative case. The form is not a standalone lexical item with a fixed meaning; rather, it functions as a grammatical construction used to indicate the recipient or target of an action when the referent is plural and described by a state or property.

Etymology and formation: The base verb sulkea means to close. The past passive participle suljettu means “closed.” The allative suffix -lle attaches to a noun or nominalized form; when illustrated with the participle suljettu, the resulting form suljetuille is used to express “to the closed ones.” The exact role of suljetuille depends on the surrounding sentence structure and the nouns it accompanies.

Usage: Suljetuille is primarily encountered in grammar explanations, dictionaries, and linguistic corpora as a demonstration of Finnish case and agreement patterns. It is uncommon in everyday speech. The form shows how Finnish can mark direction toward a group defined by a state or property, rather than conveying a separate lexical meaning.

Context and note: Because suljetuille is a specialized grammatical illustration rather than a widely used word, it typically appears in educational materials about Finnish morphology and syntax. Its primary value lies in clarifying how the allative case interacts with participial adjectives in noun phrases.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, participles, morphology.