Kohteesta

Kohteesta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun kohde, meaning "target," "object," "site," or "focus of study." The elative case marks origin, starting point, or source, and kohteesta is used when something comes from or is derived from a particular target or location. The term is common in science, logistics, and everyday speech to indicate the source of material or information.

Common usages include indicating movement from a location, possession of materials from a site, or data obtained from a target. Examples: "Tutkijat palasivat kohteesta" (Researchers returned from the site). "Kohteesta otetut näytteet analysoidaan laboratoriossa" (Samples taken from the site are analyzed in the laboratory). "Kohteesta saadut tiedot vaikuttivat päätöksiin" (The information obtained from the site influenced the decisions).

Grammar and morphology: The elative suffix -sta/-stä attaches to kohde with vowel harmony. The form kohteesta is used when the base ends with a consonant. It is one of several Finnish case forms used to express location, origin, and source relationships. In context, kohteesta is often paired with verbs of movement, possession, or data collection.

See also: Finnish grammar; elative case; kohde.