sille

In a sentence

• Annoin avaimet sille.

  I gave the keys to it.

  Here, 'sille' is the allative form of 'se', indicating the direction or target of the action (to it).

• Hän kertoi vitsin, mutta se ei ollut selvä sille.

  He told a joke, but it was not clear to it (or him/her).

  In this case, 'sille' again uses the allative form of 'se', referring to whom the clearness applies.

• Ostin lahjan sille syystä kiitollisuudesta.

  I bought a gift to it for a reason of gratitude.

  Here, 'sille' indicates the recipient of the gift, showcasing its usage in expressing the target.

• Annetaan sille lahja.

  Let's give it a gift.

  Sille means 'to it,' acting as an indirect object in the verb action of giving.

• Heillä on apua sille, joka sitä tarvitsee.

  They have help for the one who needs it.

  Sille means 'for the one,' used as an indirect object indicating the receiver of help.

• Päätettiin, että tämä paikka on sille paras.

  It was decided that this place is the best for it.

  Sille functions as 'for it,' specifying the beneficiary of the best place.