vektorille

Vektorille is the allative form of the Finnish noun vektori (vector). In Finnish grammar, the allative suffix -lle is used to indicate direction toward, destination, or recipient. Thus vektorille literally means “to the vector” or “for the vector.” The form is common in mathematical, physical, and programming contexts where vectors are referred to as entities receiving or being targeted by an action.

Etymology and morphology: The base word vektori is borrowed from the Latin vector, meaning carrier or bearer, and has been integrated into Finnish as vektori. The allative ending -lle attaches to the stem to produce vektorille, matching the needed meaning of direction toward or onto the vector.

Usage: In written Finnish, vektorille signals that the action or attribute concerns or is directed at a specific vector. It is not a standalone technical term, but a grammatical form used in sentences describing operations on or with a vector. Examples include assigning values to a vector, directing computations toward a particular vector, or indicating the target of a vector-related operation. For instance, phrases like “Anna koordinaatit vektorille A” (“Give the coordinates to vector A”) illustrate the typical usage.

Comparison: The allative form contrasts with other cases such as the inessive (-ssa/-ssä, “in”) or illative (-iin, “into”). While -lle points to a direction toward the vector, other cases express containment, origin, or movement into a space or object.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, vektori.