This is the 736th most frequent Finnish word.
kohden
"Toward" or "per."
Here, 'kohden' implies the orientation or movement of the vehicle towards an area.
Linja-auto ajoi kaupungin keskustaa kohden.
The bus drove towards the city center.
In this example, 'kohden' is used to describe the motion or trajectory of something in relation to a reference point.
Katsoimme taivaaseen kohden nousevia ilotulitteita.
We watched the fireworks rising towards the sky.
The word 'kohden' is used here to emphasize direction towards a general area or a target.