korkealla

Korkealla is a Finnish word used as an adverbial form meaning “high up” or “at a height.” It is derived from the adjective korkea (high, tall) and is formed with the locative suffix -lla, which marks location or position. Korkealla describes spatial position, and it can be used with verbs to indicate where something is or how it is positioned, as well as to convey figurative levels or degrees.

In typical use, korkealla appears in sentences that express elevation or altitude, such as when describing where something is located or how something behaves in relation to height. Examples include Linnut lentävät korkealla (Birds fly high up) or Kello on korkealla hyllyllä (The clock is high up on the shelf). It can also be used to indicate that prices or standards remain elevated, as in Hinnat pysyivät korkealla (Prices stayed high).

Grammatically, korkealla functions as a locative form related to the adjective korkea. It is part of Finnish’s flexible approach to expressing location and state without requiring a separate noun in many cases. Related forms include korkea (high, tall), korkeampi (higher), and korkein (highest), as well as korkeus (height).

Common translations into English include “high up” and “aloft.” In other languages, corresponding phrases reflect elevation or level, such as “high up” or “at a high level.” See also Finnish grammar on adjectives and locative constructions.