Julkisivulla

Julkisivulla is the inessive form of julkisivu, meaning on the facade or on the exterior wall of a building. The noun julkisivu refers to the outer surface of a building, the visible front or side that faces a street or open space. The form julkisivulla is used to describe location, indicating that something is located on or on the surface of the facade.

In usage, julkisivulla appears in architectural descriptions, urban planning, real estate, journalism, and everyday language to specify position relative to a building. It can describe artworks, signage, or restoration work applied to the exterior, or reference features that are visible on the façade.

Morphology-wise, the root is julkisivu. The inessive singular form is julkisivulla. Other common forms include julkisivun (genitive), julkisivua (partitive), and julkisivut (nominative plural). The inessive plural is julkisivuilla.

Examples:

- Mainokset ovat usein julkisivulla. (Advertisements are often on the facade.)

- Rakennuksen julkisivulla näkyy vanhoja arkkitehtonisia yksityiskohtia. (Old architectural details are visible on the building’s facade.)

- Katukalentoriin liittyvät valot heijastuvat julkisivulla. (The street lights reflect on the facade.)

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