asukohta

Asukohta is a Finnish noun that denotes the place where a person resides or is located. It refers to a person’s home location and can imply either a fixed address or a broader geographic area associated with residence. The word is a compound formed from the verb asua (to live) and the noun kohta, which in Finnish conveys a sense of a point or place.

Usage and context

Asukohta appears in both everyday language and more formal settings such as official documents, address databases, and geographic information systems. It can be used to describe where someone lives for administrative purposes, statistical records, or location-aware applications. In practice, asukohta is often used where the emphasis is on the place itself rather than on a precise street address.

Relation to other terms

Common synonyms or related concepts include asuinpaikka (place of residence), kotipaikka (home town or native place), and osoite (address). While asuinpaikka focuses more on the living area, asukohta emphasizes the location as a point or area tied to residence. The choice of term can depend on formality, data structure, or the specific nuance desired.

Notes

Asukohta is a neutral, general term. In everyday speech, people may prefer more specific words such as osoite or asuinpaikka, depending on context. In data handling or GIS, asukohta may be used as a field name or descriptor to indicate where a person is primarily located or registered as residing.