vähäiselle

vähäiselle is a Finnish word that translates to "to little" or "to a small amount". It is the allative case of the adjective "vähäinen," meaning "little" or "small." The allative case in Finnish indicates movement towards or a recipient of something. Therefore, "vähäiselle" implies a direction or a destination that is small or limited.

The word can be used in various contexts. For instance, it might describe a situation where something is reduced to a small amount, such as "raha meni vähäiselle," meaning "the money went to little" or "there was little money left." It can also refer to a small recipient or beneficiary, like "antaa jotain vähäiselle," which translates to "to give something to a little one" or "to give something to someone in need of a small amount."

Figuratively, "vähäiselle" can suggest a lack of importance or significance, implying that something is being relegated to a minor role. For example, "hänen panoksensa jäi vähäiselle" means "his contribution remained small" or "his contribution was insignificant." The word's flexibility allows it to express a range of ideas related to smallness, reduction, or limited capacity in Finnish.