Põhjapoolsemas

Põhjapoolsemas is an Estonian word that translates to "more northerly" or "in the more northern part." It is the comparative form of the adjective "põhjapoolne," meaning "northern" or "situated in the north." The suffix "-sem" indicates the comparative degree, signifying a greater degree of northernness compared to something else.

The word can be used in various contexts to describe locations, regions, or even abstract concepts. For instance, one might say that a certain city is põhjapoolsemas than another, indicating its more northern latitude. Similarly, it can be used to describe a particular area within a larger region that is situated further north. The grammatical case of "põhjapoolsemas" is the inessive case, which denotes location within or inside something. Therefore, it signifies being "in the more northern part" or "in a more northerly place."

Understanding this word is helpful when discussing geography, travel, or any topic that involves comparing locations based on their position relative to the north. It is a common and useful adjective in the Estonian language for expressing degrees of northern placement.