virtajohtoon

Virtajohtoon is a Finnish term formed from virtajohto (power lead or power cord) with the illative suffix -oon, indicating movement toward or connection to something. In technical and consumer electronics language, the phrase is used to tell a reader where a device should be connected. The commonly encountered construction is liitä/laite virtajohtoon, meaning “connect the device to the power lead,” or kytke virtajohtoon, meaning “plug into the power cord.”

Usage and scope

Virtajohtoon appears mainly in manuals, setup guides, and safety instructions for electrical appliances, computers, adapters, and other devices that require an external power source. It functions as a directional complement in sentences that describe the act of connecting to a power supply. The expression helps designate the destination of the connection without specifying the exact outlet, which may vary by region or device.

Linguistic notes

Virtajohto is a compound of virta (electricity) and johto (lead, wire). The illative case suffix -oon marks direction toward the power lead or power input. Related terms include pistorasiaan (to a wall outlet) and virtalähteeseen (to a power supply). In Finnish, such constructions are common for precise, action-oriented instructions in technical texts.

See also

Finnish electrical terminology, illative case, technical writing.