Poikkesitte

Poikkesitte is a Finnish compound noun formed from poikki, meaning across or cross, and esitte, meaning brochure or flyer. The term is not a standard entry in Finnish dictionaries and is rarely attested in formal writing. When it appears, poikkesitte generally refers to a small information leaflet or pamphlet that presents cross-cutting or cross-referenced content alongside a main publication, display, or exhibit.

In practice, poikkesitte can be found in contexts such as architecture, education, museums, or industry, where a supplementary flyer aims to link several topics, sections, or views. It may accompany a larger document to provide a concise overview that cuts across distinct parts of a subject, or to illustrate a cross-sectional aspect in a more approachable form. However, because the term is not widely established, its exact meaning is highly dependent on the surrounding material.

Linguistic use and alternatives: in formal Finnish, more precise terms are often preferred. Related established terms include poikkileikkaus for a cross-section or, when referring to a leaflet about multiple topics, simply esite or a clearly described supplementary brochure. If poikkesitte is encountered, readers should infer its meaning from context and consider whether the intended sense is cross-referenced information, cross-topic linking, or a cross-sectional illustration in a pamphlet.

See also: poikkileikkaus, esite, julkaisu.