Alguskohale

Alguskohale is an Estonian term that literally means “to the starting place.” It refers to the initial location or point of origin in a process, route, or description. The expression is used to indicate direction toward the origin or to specify where something begins, rather than where it ends.

In practical use, alguskohale can appear in contexts such as navigation, logistics, or experimental descriptions, where it marks the starting point from which movements, measurements, or changes proceed. In data analysis or computer science, it can describe the origin node or initial condition from which a system evolves. In narrative or reporting, it may be used to identify the place where an event or journey starts.

Etymology and form: The term is formed from algus (beginning) and koht (place) with the allative suffix -le, yielding “to the starting place.” This construction emphasizes direction toward the origin rather than away from it. The phrase is more common in technical or descriptive text and may be used alongside related terms such as alguspunkt (starting point) or lähtepunkt (source point) depending on the context.

See also: alguspunkt, alguskoht, lähtepunkt.