tapahtumiselle

Tapahtumiselle is an allative form of the noun tapahtuminen, which means an occurrence or event. In Finnish, the allative case (suffix -lle) indicates direction toward a destination or recipient, and it can be used with abstract nouns as well as concrete ones. Therefore tapahtumiselle literally means “to the occurrence” or “for the event,” depending on the context.

In practice, tapahtumiselle is most often encountered in formal or administrative language, such as event planning, documentation, and budgeting. It marks what is designated for or directed toward an event, for example when resources, spaces, or arrangements are allocated for an event. As with other allative forms, the usage emphasizes the target or purpose of an action rather than the actor.

Common contexts include describing allocations or responsibilities related to a specific event. For instance, phrases can indicate that a space or funding is allocated for the event, or that preparations are intended for the occurrence. The plural form is tapahtumisille, used when referring to multiple events or occurrences.

Notes for learners: tapahtuminen is a nominalized verb meaning “occurrence” or “happening,” and tapahtumiselle is its allative inflection. The allative can serve a similar function to a dative-like indirect object in Finnish, signaling the intended recipient or target of an action, even in abstract or planning contexts.