Koilliskulma

Koilliskulma is a term used in Finnish to describe the northeast corner or direction. It literally translates to "northeast corner" or "northeast angle." In geographical contexts, it refers to the area situated in the upper right quadrant when viewing a map or a diagram oriented with north at the top and east to the right.

The term can be used in various practical applications. For instance, in construction or urban planning, koilliskulma might denote a specific part of a building or a neighborhood. In meteorology, it can refer to the direction from which a weather system is approaching. Culturally, the northeast direction can sometimes hold symbolic meaning, although this is not as prominent or universally recognized as cardinal directions themselves.

When discussing directions, koilliskulma is often used in conjunction with other cardinal directions like pohjoinen (north), itä (east), etelä (south), and länsi (west), as well as intermediate directions such as luode (northwest), kaakko (southeast), and lounas (southwest). Understanding koilliskulma is fundamental for spatial orientation and communication within a Finnish-speaking context.