Ostukoha

Ostukoha is an Estonian noun meaning a place where purchases are made; in effect, a point of sale or retail location. The term is built from ostu- (purchase) and koht (place). In Estonian grammar, ostukoha is the genitive singular of ostukoht; the plural nominative is ostukohad, with ostukohade as the plural genitive.

In usage, ostukoha refers to any physical venue where goods or services are sold, including shops, supermarkets, markets, kiosks, and other commercial outlets. It is commonly employed in discussions of retail geography, market accessibility, and consumer behavior. In business and planning contexts, the concept is used to analyze the distribution of points of sale, catchment areas, foot traffic, and location strategy. The term can be translated into English as "point of sale" or "retail location," depending on the context.

Ostukoha is primarily used in Estonian-language texts. When discussing international or non-Estonian contexts, English terms like point of sale or retail location are often employed as equivalents. This term sits at the intersection of linguistics, retail geography, and urban planning, offering a concise label for the physical locations where consumer transactions take place.