This is the 464th most frequent Finnish word.
kohtaan
"Kohtaan" means "towards" or "to" in English.
In this sentence, "kohtaan" is used to indicate a directed attitude or emotional inclination towards someone or something.
Minulla on paljon myötätuntoa hänen vaikeita olosuhteitaan kohtaan.
I have much sympathy toward his difficult circumstances.
In this sentence, 'kohtaan' means 'towards' and is used to express emotions or attitudes directed at someone or something.
Hänellä on erityinen kunnioitus vanhempiaan kohtaan.
She has a special respect towards her parents.
Here, 'kohtaan' acts as a part of 'kohti ... kohtaan', indicating a specific direction or destination.