töötajatele

Töötajatele is the Estonian allative form of the noun töötaja, meaning the employees. It is formed from the genitive plural stem töötajate plus the allative suffix -le, yielding a word that translates roughly as “to the employees” or “for the employees.” In Estonian, the allative case is used to indicate direction toward or the recipient of an action.

The form is used when referring to actions directed at a group of employees or communicated to them. It commonly appears in corporate, administrative, and HR contexts, where information, resources, or responsibilities are directed toward employees. Verbs that frequently take this form include anda (to give), saata (to send), jagada (to share), informeerida (to inform), and korraldama (to organize) when the recipient is the employees.

Examples:

- Juhendid saadetakse töötajatele. (The guidelines are sent to the employees.)

- Koolitus toimub töötajatele mõeldud ajakavas. (The training is organized for the employees.)

- Ettevõte jagab preemiat töötajatele. (The company distributes a bonus to the employees.)

- Aitäh, töötajatele. (Thank you to the employees.)

Notes:

Töötajatele is distinct from töötajate, which is the genitive plural meaning “of the employees.” The allative suffix -le (creating -tele in some compound forms) marks direction toward or benefit for the referenced group. Correct use depends on whether the sentence conveys recipients or beneficiaries of an action.