yleisyydelle

Yleisyydelle is the allative singular form of the Finnish noun yleisyys, which means generality, universality, or commonness. The base yleisyys comes from yleinen meaning general and the abstract noun suffix -yys. The allative suffix -lle expresses direction toward or applicability to a target, so yleisyydelle is used when the discourse treats generality as a target, scope, or beneficiary of an action or assessment.

In usage, yleisyydelle appears mainly in formal or academic Finnish. It is common in discussions about how principles, standards, or results apply to general cases rather than to particular instances. The form is part of the Finnish case system where the allative marks “to/for” in relation to an abstract concept such as generality. It is not a frequent everyday element of speech outside scholarly writing, but it is correct when an author wants to specify that something is meant for or directed toward universality or broad applicability.

For example, one might encounter phrases such as yleisyydelle asetetut vaatimukset or tutkimus arvioi yleisyydelle asetettujen periaatteiden toteutumista, illustrating how the allative signals the scope of applicability to generality. Related terms include yleisyys (generality), yleisö (public/audience), and yleiseen (to the general).