suunnistajilla

Suunnistajilla is a Finnish word. It is the adessive plural form of the noun "suunnistaja," which translates to "orienteer" in English. Therefore, "suunnistajilla" literally means "by the orienteers" or "with the orienteers" or "on the orienteers." In the context of orienteering, it would refer to a situation involving multiple orienteers. For example, a sentence like "Kartta oli suunnistajilla" would translate to "The map was with the orienteers." The adessive case in Finnish is used to indicate location, possession, or accompaniment. This grammatical form is essential for understanding the nuances of Finnish language when discussing groups of people engaged in activities like orienteering. The word itself is straightforward once the grammatical case is understood, and its meaning is directly tied to the sport of orienteering.