tähistamisele

Tähistamisele is the allative singular form of the noun tähistamine, which means celebration, commemoration, or marking of an occasion. The base verb tähistama means to celebrate or to mark. The noun tähistamine is formed with the suffix -mine, and the allative suffix -le marks direction toward a destination, in this case a celebration or event.

Usage and function

Tähistamisele is used to indicate going toward or attending a celebration, event, or marking ceremony. It is common in sentences describing movement, invitations, or plans related to an event. For example, one might say: Me läheme tähistamisele. (We are going to the celebration.) Kutsume teid tähistamisele 5. juunil. (We invite you to the celebration on June 5.) The form answers the question kuhu? in the context of festive occasions.

Related forms and notes

The base noun tähistamine can appear in various cases: nominative tähistamine, genitive tähistamise, and other forms such as tähistamiseks (for the purpose of celebrating) or tähistamisel (in/at the celebration). Tähistamisele specifically designates the destination or goal of an action related to celebrating. In translation, it commonly corresponds to “to the celebration” or “to the event.”

Context

Tähistamisele is typically found in personal invitations, event programs, notices, and sentences describing attendance or participation in organized celebrations or commemorations. It reflects a neutral, factual usage common in public announcements and formal writing.