Esiküljelt

Esiküljelt is an Estonian adverb that translates to "from the front" or "from the fore" in English. It describes the direction or origin of something as being from the forward-facing side or part of an object or location. For example, one might say that a sound was heard esiküljelt, indicating it came from the front. Similarly, if an object is damaged esiküljelt, the damage is located on its front side.

The word is formed from the Estonian noun "esis" meaning "front" or "fore," and the adjectival suffix "-külg" meaning "side." Combined with the adjectival suffix "-lt," it becomes an adverb indicating origin or direction from that side. It is a common term used in everyday language to specify location or movement relative to the front of something. This can apply to animate and inanimate objects, buildings, vehicles, or even abstract concepts like a plan or strategy. Understanding esiküljelt helps in precisely describing spatial relationships and movements within the Estonian language.