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suunnasta

Suunnasta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun suunta, which means direction, orientation, or aim. In Finnish grammar, elative case conveys origin or starting point, and suunnasta is used to indicate “from a direction” or “from the direction of.” The word can also appear in figurative contexts where the starting point or perspective is emphasized.

Typical uses and meanings

- Indicating origin or source: Auto tuli suunnasta etelästä. (The car came from the direction of the

- Expressing dependence on a direction or viewpoint: Riippuen suunnasta, reittivalinnat voivat vaihdella. (Depending on the direction,

- Describing spatial relations in descriptive or technical texts: Julkiset kartat markeeraavat suunnat ja akselit suunnasta riippuen.

Grammatical notes

- suunnasta is the elatiivi form, used where English would use “from” a direction or origin. It contrasts

- The base word suunta covers several related senses, including a geographic direction, a line or track,

Etymology and relation to related terms

- suunnasta derives from suunta with the standard -sta/-stä elative suffix. Related terms include suunta (direction), suunnata

See also

- suunta

- suunnata

- suunnitelma

In Finnish text, suunnasta is a common, neutral form used when specifying movement or origin along

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route
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may
vary.)
with
other
cases
of
suunta,
such
as
suunnan
(genitive),
suunnassa
(inessive,
in
a
direction),
or
suunnasta
(elative,
from
a
direction).
a
trend,
or
an
intended
aim.
(to
aim
or
direct),
and
suunnitelma
(plan,
a
course
of
action).
a
particular
direction.