Linkille

Linkille is the allative form of the Finnish noun linkki, meaning a hyperlink or URL. The form is used when signaling direction toward a link, typically in instructional or formal writing. Although it is a common grammatical form, it is not a concept of its own outside such navigational contexts.

In Finnish grammar, -lle marks direction toward a place or object. For the noun linkki this yields linkille. Phrases such as "Siirry linkille" (Go to the link) or "Avaa linkille johtavaa osoitetta" are typical examples. The form mainly appears in imperative or instructional sentences and is less frequent in casual speech.

Usage in digital and technical writing is where linkille most often appears. It can be found in manuals, help articles, and translated texts that describe navigation to a web address. In everyday conversation, speakers more often use alternatives like “tuohon linkkiin” or simply refer to the word “linkki.” Nevertheless, linkille remains a correct and understood way to indicate movement toward a hyperlink.

Etymology: linkki is a loanword from English “link,” adapted into Finnish with the common noun suffix and inflection patterns. The allative form linkille reflects Finnish case harmony and is part of standard usage when directing readers to a URL or hyperlink.

See also: Linkki, URL, Internet in Finnish.