võõrkeelele

Võõrkeelele translates from Estonian to English as "to a foreign language" or "into a foreign language". It is a grammatical form, specifically the allative case of the noun "võõrkeel" (foreign language). The allative case in Estonian is typically used to indicate movement towards a place or object, or in this context, the direction or target of an action.

When "võõrkeelele" is used in a sentence, it signifies that something is being done or directed towards a foreign language. For example, one might "tõlkima võõrkeelele" which means "to translate into a foreign language". Another common usage is "õppima võõrkeelele" meaning "to learn a foreign language", implying the act of acquiring proficiency in a language other than one's native tongue. The suffix "-le" is the marker for the allative case in Estonian. It signifies the destination or recipient of an action. Understanding this case ending is crucial for correctly interpreting the grammatical function and meaning of the word in Estonian sentences.