työmaalta

Työmaalta is a Finnish adverbial phrase meaning “from the construction site.” It is formed from the noun työmaa (construction site) plus the ablative suffix -lta, which indicates origin. In Finnish grammar, -lta/-ltä marks a source or starting point, so työmaalta literally means “from the construction site.” It is commonly used to indicate the source of information, materials, or events, particularly in journalism and reporting, but also in everyday speech.

Usage and context: Työmaalta is frequently used to introduce statements about where information or observations come from. For example, "Työmaalta on saatu lisätietoja" means “From the construction site, additional information has been obtained,” and "Työmaalta tulevat tiedot vahvistavat raportin" means “The information coming from the construction site confirms the report.” The phrase may appear in news articles describing incidents, inspections, or progress at a site, as well as in ordinary conversations discussing on-site matters.

Relation to related terms: Työmaalta is distinct from työmaa (construction site) and työmaalla (on the construction site). It specifically denotes origin from the site rather than location or possession.

See also: Työmaa. The term is part of Finnish locative and source-marking patterns and demonstrates how compound nouns interact with case endings to express nuanced meaning.