työnantajiltaan

The Finnish word "työnantajiltaan" is the adessive plural form of "työnantaja," which translates to "employer" in English. Therefore, "työnantajiltaan" signifies "from their employers" or "by their employers." This grammatical construction indicates possession or origin from a group of employers.

In Finnish grammar, the adessive case is typically used to denote location, possession, or agency. When applied to "työnantaja," it suggests a relationship or action originating from the employer(s). For instance, a sentence might state that employees received feedback "työnantajiltaan," meaning they received feedback from their employers. Similarly, information or training might be provided "työnantajiltaan," indicating it was given by their respective employers.

The possessive suffix "-an" attached to "työnantajiltaan" further clarifies that the employers are "their" employers, referring to a specific group of individuals or entities who are employers to a particular subject. This possessive element is crucial for context within a sentence, specifying whose employers are being discussed. Understanding the function of the adessive case and possessive suffixes in Finnish is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of "työnantajiltaan" in various linguistic contexts.