No. 998 in Estonian
kellelegi
"To someone" or "for someone."
In a sentence
Ma andsin kellelegi raamatu.
I gave a book to someone.
In this sentence, 'kellelegi' is used to indicate the recipient (in the allative case) of the action.
Küsimus esitati kellelegi publikust.
The question was posed to someone in the audience.
Here, 'kellelegi' specifies an unspecified individual from the audience being addressed.
Kingitus tehti kellelegi erilisele.
The gift was made to someone special.
In this case, 'kellelegi' is used to define the recipient as an undefined, significant person.
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