Ulkopaikoille

Ulkopaikoille is a Finnish locative expression used to describe movement toward the outer areas or toward the outdoors. The form derives from ulko- meaning “outside” or “external,” the noun paikka meaning “place,” and the illative suffix -lle, which marks direction toward a place. Grammatically, ulkopaikoille functions as an adverbial phrase indicating motion toward the exterior.

In practice, the phrase appears mainly in procedural texts, coaching instructions, event management, and theatre or film stage directions, where participants are directed to position themselves at the outer edges of a space rather than in the centre. It is relatively uncommon in everyday speech; speakers often choose more common alternatives such as ulkopuolelle (“to the outside”) or other phrasing depending on the context.

Esimerkki: “Siirtäkää ulkopaikoille.” The directive emphasizes peripheral positioning and can imply avoidance of central areas or crowding.

Ulkopaikoille is a relatively specialized term in Finnish; its use signals a formal or instructional register and is not a standard everyday expression. It is mostly confined to written instructions, manuals, or scripted directions in performances and organized activities.