tapahtumapaikalle

Tapahtumapaikalle is the Finnish allative form of the compound noun tapahtumapaikka, meaning event venue or event site. It expresses movement toward that place and is used with verbs of motion to indicate the destination, for example, going to the event venue.

Formation and meaning: The base word tapahtumapaikka combines tapahtuma (event) and paikka (place). The suffix -lle marks the allative case, which in Finnish denotes direction toward a place. The form tapahtumapaikalle is treated as a single inflected noun in ordinary speech and writing, illustrating how Finnish often merges compounds with case endings.

Usage: Tapahtumapaikalle appears in contexts such as signage, travel instructions, and event communications to designate where people should go. It is commonly used with motion verbs like mennä (to go), tulla (to come), or saapua (to arrive). Related forms include the locative at the venue (tapahtumapaikkalla) and other case forms of the base compound.

Examples:

- Mennään tapahtumapaikalle. (We are going to the event venue.)

- Opasteet vievät ihmiset tapahtumapaikalle. (The signs lead people to the event site.)

- Saavuin tapahtumapaikalle kello kahdeksan. (I arrived at the event venue at eight o’clock.)

See also: Tapahtumapaikka (event venue) as the nominative form, and related case forms that indicate location, origin, or destination. The term is primarily a practical descriptor in travel, event planning, and logistical contexts.