työntekijyillä

The Finnish word "työntekijöillä" is the adessive plural form of "työntekijä," which translates to "employee" or "worker" in English. Therefore, "työntekijöillä" means "by employees," "with employees," or "on employees" depending on the context of the sentence. It indicates possession, location, or a tool/means related to multiple employees.

For example, in the sentence "Työntekijöillä on uudet työvaatteet," the word "työntekijöillä" signifies possession, translating to "The employees have new work clothes." If the sentence were "Palkka maksettiin työntekijöillä," it would refer to the location or means by which the payment was distributed, meaning "The salary was paid to the employees." When discussing a situation that affects multiple workers, such as "Työntekijöillä on kiire," "työntekijöillä" indicates the subject of the situation, meaning "The employees are busy."

Understanding the grammatical case of "työntekijöillä" is crucial for correctly interpreting Finnish sentences and grasping the relationships between different elements within a clause. The adessive case, represented by the "-llä" or "-llä" suffix, is versatile and can express various meanings beyond simple location. Its application to "työntekijä" highlights the interactions and states involving more than one worker.