toimetajale

Toimetajale is the Estonian allative form of the noun toimetaja, meaning editor. It marks direction toward the editor, roughly translating to “to the editor” or “for the editor” in English. In Estonian, the allative case is used with verbs and constructions that involve giving, addressing, or sending material to someone. When referring to the recipient in publishing or journalistic workflows, toimetajale identifies the editor as the target of the action. The form is singular; the plural form is toimetajatele.

Usage examples include typical editorial communications. Ma saatsin artikli toimetajale. Palun esitage parandused toimetajale. See märkus on mõeldud toimetajale. These examples show how toimetajale is used to indicate that the editor is the recipient or addressee of a document, note, or request. The construction is common in professional and academic writing as part of the process of submitting, revising, or addressing content.

Etymology and related forms: toimetajale is formed from the noun toimetaja (editor) plus the allative suffix -le, which marks “to/for” in many contexts. Similar allative forms exist for other nouns to indicate direction toward a person or entity, such as toimetajatele (to the editors) for plural usage.

See also: toimetaja, redaktsioon, editorial workflow. The term is specific to Estonian grammar and publishing practice, and is typically encountered in professional writing, correspondence, and journalistic contexts.