yhteiskunnalle

Yhteiskunnalle is the allative form of the Finnish noun yhteiskunta, meaning society. In Finnish, the allative case, marked by the suffix -lle, expresses direction toward something or benefit for someone or something. Therefore yhteiskunnalle can mean “to society” or “for society,” depending on the context and predicate.

Grammatical note: Allative is one of the various noun cases used in Finnish to indicate relation, impact, or relevance. Yhteiskunnalle is typically used with verbs or adjectives that describe how actions, policies, or phenomena affect society, or who receives the effect. It is a functional form rather than a separate lexical item.

Semantic usage: The phrase is common in political, ethical, and social discourse to attribute impact or responsibility to society as a beneficiary or recipient. It appears in claims about policy outcomes, public welfare, and societal well-being. For example, sentences such as “Tämä päätös on yhteiskunnalle myönteinen” or “Tämä politiikka on yhteiskunnalle haitallista” illustrate its use to express beneficial or harmful effects on society.

Context and nuances: Yhteiskunnalle is employed when the focus is on the societal level rather than individuals. It helps frame arguments around public interest, social justice, and collective consequences. The form integrates smoothly with adjectives, nouns, and verbs that describe impacts, obligations, or responsibilities toward the broader community.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, social policy, societal impact.