valikkoon

Valikkoon is the illative singular form of the Finnish noun valikko, meaning “into the menu” or “to the menu.” In Finnish grammar, the illative case marks movement toward or into a place, state, or thing. Valikko refers to a list of options presented to a user, a restaurant menu, or a menu within a software interface. Thus valikkoon is used when describing entering such a menu or moving toward it.

In everyday language and especially in computing, valikkoon is used to indicate navigating into a menu. Examples include UI strings and instructions such as Napsauta valikkoon aloittaaksesi asetusten säätämisen (Click to enter the menu and adjust the settings) or Siirry valikkoon (Go to the menu). Other common phrases include Palaa valikkoon (Return to the menu). The form is also found in documentation and help texts that describe actions within software or websites.

Grammatically, valikkoon is formed by adding the illative suffix -on to the stem valikko. This is a standard pattern for illative forms with many Finnish nouns ending in -ko. Related forms of valikko include valikon (genitive), valikossa (inessive), valikosta (elative), and valikkoa (partitive), illustrating how the word changes across cases.

Valikkoon is thus a typical example of Finnish direction and location marking used in both digital interfaces and everyday reference to menus. Its usage helps specify entering or moving toward a menu in a clear, concise manner.