tähtsusele

Tähtsusele is the Estonian allative singular form of the noun tähtsus, meaning importance or significance. In Estonian grammar the allative case marks direction toward or targeting something, and when applied to an abstract noun it can express the object of attention, discussion, or consideration. Consequently, tähtsusele can be understood as “to the importance” or “toward the importance,” in contexts where importance itself is the focus of discourse.

Formation and forms: The base word is tähtsus. In genitive singular the form is tähtsuse, while the allative singular is tähtsusele. The allative is formed by adding the suffix -le to the stem, producing a form that functions as the indirect object or goal of an action in relevant constructions.

Usage: This form is most common in formal or written Estonian, including academic, policy, or philosophical texts, where attention or emphasis is directed toward the importance of a matter. It often appears in phrases that frame attention, consideration, or prioritization toward a particular significance. An illustrative sentence is: Me pöörasime tähelepanu tähtsusele.

Notes: Like other allative forms, tähtsusele is a grammatical form of tähtsus rather than a separate lexical item. Its use depends on the syntax requiring an allative target or focus for attention or discourse.

See also: tähtsus, Estonian grammar, allative case.