takareunalle

Takareunalle is a Finnish directional expression meaning “to the rear edge.” It is formed from takareuna, meaning rear edge, and the allative suffix -lle, which marks direction toward a destination. The term thus describes moving toward the rear boundary of an object rather than simply being located at that boundary.

In practical use, takareunalle appears mainly in technical writing, carpentry, packaging, and design instructions. It is used when an instruction specifies placement or alignment relative to the back edge of a part or component. Examples include phrases such as “Kiinnitä paneeli takareunalle” (Attach the panel to the rear edge) or “Vie johto takareunalle” (Lead the wire toward the rear edge).

Takareunalle is primarily a grammatical and descriptive tool rather than a standalone technical concept. Its exact meaning depends on the reference object and the surrounding instructions. The related locative form takareunalla means “at the rear edge,” indicating position rather than direction.

See also: Finnish grammar, allative case, directional constructions in Finnish.