tuoleihin

Tuoleihin is a Finnish word that functions as the plural illatiivi (illative) form of tuoli, meaning chair. The illatiivi marks direction or movement toward something, so tuoleihin translates roughly as “into the chairs” or “to the chairs.” This form is used when referring to movement toward multiple chairs or a seating area consisting of several chairs.

Morphology and formation: The base noun is tuoli (chair). The plural illatiivi suffix -ihin is added to form tuoleihin, indicating a destination involving more than one chair. The corresponding singular form is tuoliin (into the chair).

Usage: Tuoleihin appears in contexts describing actions directed toward chairs, such as seating arrangements, guiding people to their seats, or describing movement into a row of chairs. Like other illatiivi forms, its exact interpretation as “into” or “to” is determined by the verb and broader context. It is a standard part of Finnish grammar and is used in both spoken and written language.

Relation to related terms: Tuoli is the noun meaning chair. The illatiivi is one of the Finnish illative cases used to express movement toward a location or target. Tuoleihin thus represents the plural counterpart of tuoliin in contexts involving multiple chairs.

See also: tuoli, illatiivi, Finnish grammar.