valinnassa

Valinnassa is the inessive singular form of the Finnish noun valinta, meaning “in the selection” or “during the choosing.” It is used to indicate location or state within a process of choosing, such as a selection, election, or recruitment. The form does not denote a separate concept by itself; its meaning depends on context and scope of the selection being described.

Etymology and grammar: The word valinnassa is formed from valinta plus the inessive suffix -ssa. It belongs to the nominal inflection system of Finnish, and valinnassa is commonly used in formal or written language to refer to a phase, aspect, or situation inside a selection process.

Typical usage: Valinnassa often appears in sentences that discuss criteria, steps, or outcomes of a selection. For example, “Hakijoiden valinnassa kiinnitetään huomiota koulutukseen ja työkokemukseen” describes what is considered during the applicant selection. Another example: “Valinnassa on kolme vaihetta: esivalinta, haastattelu ja lopullinen päätös.” These usages highlight stages, considerations, or results tied to the choosing process.

Relationship to related terms: Valinta refers to the act of choosing itself, while valinnassa situates that act within its ongoing process. Other inflected forms (valinnan, valintaa, valinnasta, etc.) are used to express different grammatical relations in Finnish sentences.

See also: valinta, valintaprosessi, valinnanvarainen.