diff --git a/linux/Config.in b/linux/Config.in
index 1967dcca84..fe9445a093 100644
--- a/linux/Config.in
+++ b/linux/Config.in
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ endchoice
 choice
 	prompt "Kernel compression format"
 	help
-	  This selection will just ensure that the correct host tools are build.
+	  This selection will just ensure that the correct host tools are built.
 	  The actual compression for the kernel should be selected in the
 	  kernel configuration menu.