valitsimilla

Valitsimilla is a Finnish inflected form derived from valitsin, meaning switch or selector. It does not denote a distinct lexical item on its own, but rather expresses a relation to switches in plural form. In Finnish grammar, valitsimilla is the plural adessive form, typically translated as “on the switches,” “at the switches,” or “with the switches,” depending on context.

In use, valitsimilla occurs mainly in technical writing, manuals, and descriptions of hardware or control panels that employ several switches or selectors. It signals location or the instrument by means of which a function is performed. Because it is an inflected form, the same root word valitsin appears in other cases and numbers with different endings to convey related meanings.

Typical meanings and contexts include:

- Location: indicating that something is on or at the switches. Example: “Kytkimät ovat valitsimilla” (The switches are on the panels).

- Instrument: indicating that actions are performed using the switches. Example: “Asetukset säädetään valitsimilla paneelissa” (The settings are adjusted with the switches on the panel).

- Description: used in schematics or instructions to refer to multi-switch configurations. Example: “Laite voidaan kytkeä valitsimilla useisiin tiloihin” (The device can be connected with multiple switch positions).

Notes:

- Valitsimilla is most common in technical or specialized Finnish; everyday language often uses synonyms like kytkimillä or ohjainilla.

- The term functions as a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept. For discussion of the hardware itself, see valitsin, kytkin, and ohjain.