Näytölle

Näytölle is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “to the screen” or “to the display.” It is the allative case of näyttö, the noun for display, screen, or projection. In Finnish, the allative suffix -lle marks direction toward a surface or destination, so näytölle literally indicates movement toward or targeting of the display device or projection area. It is distinct from näytöllä, which means “on the screen” and denotes location rather than destination.

Etymology and meaning: Näyttö originates from the verb näyttää, meaning “to show,” and has developed into a noun for a display or evidence. The allative form näytölle combines näyt‑ with -lle, signaling that an action is intended for the display or will be shown on a screen.

Usage: Näytölle is used in contexts where content or an action is directed at a display. It is common in user interface texts, software documentation, and technical instructions. Examples include phrases such as siirrä ikkuna näytölle (move the window to the screen/display) or kopioi tiedot näytölle (copy the data to the display). In contrast, expressions like näytöllä refer to content that is already present on the screen, describing location rather than destination.

Related forms: Finnish cases related to näytö include näytöllä (on the screen), näytöltä (from the screen), and näytölle (to the screen). The noun näytö and its derivatives are widely used in computing, presentations, and signage to discuss how information is displayed or targeted to a display device.

See also: display (in Finnish linguistic context), Finnish cases, user interface terminology.