työnantajaltaan

The Finnish word "työnantajaltaan" is a form of the noun "työnantaja," which translates to "employer" in English. Specifically, "työnantajaltaan" is the allative case of the possessive suffix "-nsa," which indicates possession by a third person, singular or plural. Therefore, "työnantajaltaan" literally means "from his/her/its/their employer."

This grammatical construction is used to express the origin or source of something received from an employer. For example, it might be used when discussing information received, a benefit provided, or an action taken on behalf of an employee by their employer. The context of the sentence would clarify what is being "from the employer."

The allative case in Finnish, indicated by the suffix "-lta" or "-ltä," generally signifies movement towards or origin from a surface, or in this context, receiving something from an entity. The possessive suffix "-nsa" links this action or state of being to the employer's ownership or responsibility. Understanding this specific word requires knowledge of Finnish grammar, including case endings and possessive suffixes. It is a common construction in Finnish sentences dealing with employment relationships.