Hyppykohdat

Hyppykohdat is a Finnish term formed from hyppy (jump) and kohdat (points or locations). It is used to refer to locations where a jump occurs or is initiated, but its precise meaning varies by context. Because it is not a single formal term, hyppykohdat are described differently in different fields, and the expression is common in everyday language as well as in specialized jargon.

In sports and fitness contexts, hyppykohdat typically denote designated positions that mark the take-off or landing zones or markers used to measure jump performance. In programming and computer science, the term can describe targets of jump instructions or branches within a control-flow structure, i.e., the code locations that execution may jump to. In video games and level design, hyppykohdat can refer to jump pads, springboards, or other mechanisms that cause a character to move to another location.

Because the term is broad and domain-dependent, there is no universal English equivalent. Translations tend to reflect the specific field, such as take-off point, jump target, or jump trigger, depending on the context. The usage emphasizes the functional role of the location rather than a fixed type of object.

See also: jump point, take-off point, control flow, goto (programming).