kotipihat
Kotipihat is a Finnish term that refers to private outdoor spaces attached to a dwelling, such as backyards, front yards, terraces, or small gardens. The word is a compound of koti, meaning home, and piha, meaning yard or courtyard. In everyday language, kotipihat denotes the outdoor areas owned or used by residents of a house or apartment building.
The concept varies with housing type and geography. In urban settings, kotipihat often include compact gardens,
In Finnish discourse, kotipihat appear in real estate descriptions, architectural planning, and gardening literature, where they