õppijatele

Õppijatele is an Estonian grammatical form meaning “to the learners” or “for the learners.” It is the allative plural form of the noun õppija, which means learner or student. The form marks the recipient, beneficiary, or target group of an action, resource, or statement.

The form is commonly seen in educational materials and notices aimed at a learner audience. For example: “Käesolev juhend on mõeldud õppijatele” (This guide is intended for learners) and “Kursused on avatud õppijatele” (The courses are open to learners). It is also used in headings or phrases describing content designed for learners.

Form and usage notes: õppijatele is created by adding the plural ending -tele to the stem õppija. In context, the ending expresses direction toward or benefit for the group of learners, depending on the verb and construction. Other case forms of õppija—such as nominative õppijad or genitive õppijate—serve different grammatical roles.

In educational and instructional text, õppijatele commonly designates resources, programs, or events aimed at people who are learning, at various levels. The term reinforces the intended audience in materials, portals, and communications in Estonian.

See also: õppija.