sivulaatikoissa
Sivulaatikoissa is a Finnish term describing the location of seating compartments known as sivulaatikko, or side boxes, in venues such as theatres, opera houses, concert halls, and some sports arenas. The phrase literally means “in the side boxes” and is used when describing seating arrangements or architectural plans.
Etymology and form: Sivulaatikko is a compound of sivu (side) and laatikko (box). In Finnish, the inessive
Context and usage: Side boxes are traditionally private or semi-private seating alcoves that run along the
See also: sivulaatikko, teatteri, katsomo, katrolaatikko. These related terms pertain to theater seating, auditorium design, and