Allative
The allative (Allatiivi) case is part of the external locative cases. It typically corresponds to the “to”, “on” or “onto” prepositions in English, and usually refers to a change or observation of “something going from outside to a closeby position”. In Finnish it is indicated by the -lle suffix.
Concept
- When something is going to (but not necessarily into) something else, such as an open space.
- When giving something to someone.
Usage
When going to but not necessarily into something, such as a generally open space, add -lle to the word.
Word | Translation | Example | Example translated |
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Word Talo | Translation House |
Example
Talolle, taloille | Example translated To the house(s) |
Word Kaappi | Translation Cupboard |
Example
Kaapille, kaapeille | Example translated To the cupboard(s) |
Word Laatikko | Translation Box |
Example
Laatikolle, laatikoille | Example translated To the box(es) |
Word Tasku | Translation Pocket |
Example
Taskulle, taskuille | Example translated To the pocket(s) |
Word Auto | Translation Car |
Example
Autolle, autoille | Example translated To the car(s) |
Such as objects of any type.
Word | Translation |
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Word Joulupukki antaa paljon joululahjoja lapsille | Translation Santa Claus gives many gifts to the children |
Word Minä ostin lahja ystävän kissalle | Translation I bought a gift for my friend’s cat |
Word Voitko sinä antaa minulle kahvia? | Translation Can you give to me some coffee? |
Formation
Words that end in a single vowel of -a/-ä, -o/-ö or -u/-y simply add the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Piha | Conjugation Pihalle |
Word Katu | Conjugation Kadulle |
Word Parveke | Conjugation Parvekkeelle |
Words that end in -e acquire a second -e before adding the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Huone | Conjugation Huoneelle |
Word Vene | Conjugation Veneelle |
Word Lentokone | Conjugation Lentokoneelle |
Words that end in -nen change to -se before adding the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Keltainen | Conjugation Keltaiselle |
Word Suomalainen | Conjugation Suomalaiselle |
Word Toinen | Conjugation Toiselle |
New Finnish words typically look or sound like words in other languages. They perhaps most commonly seem to resemble English words. These words simply add the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Pankki | Conjugation Pankille |
Word Bussi | Conjugation Bussille |
Word Kahvi | Conjugation Kahville |
Old Finnish words that end in -i change to -e before adding the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Järvi | Conjugation Järvelle |
Word Lahti | Conjugation Lahdelle |
Word Suomi | Conjugation Suomelle |
Old Finnish words that end in -si change to -de before adding the -lle suffix.
Word | Conjugation |
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Word Uusi | Conjugation Uudelle |
Word Kuukausi | Conjugation Kuukaudelle |
Word Vuosi | Conjugation Vuodelle |