Aikomuksia

Aikomuksia is a Finnish noun meaning intentions or plans to act in the future. It refers to a person’s resolved or considered course of action, rather than a mere wish. In everyday language it is commonly used to indicate what someone intends to do or pursue.

The word is formed from the verb aikoa, meaning to intend or plan. The base noun is aikomus, with plural nominative aikomukset. In certain sentence structures the partitive plural form aikomuksia is used, for example after the verb olla in existential constructions: Minulla on aikomuksia tehdä muutoksia. In more formal or general statements, it can appear as aikomus in the singular (Hänellä on aikomus lähteä).

Usage and nuance: aikomukset often convey a more concrete or deliberated intention than a simple plan or wish. They are frequently used in formal discourse, political statements, or official communication to describe someone’s intended actions. They can also reflect evolving plans, especially when paired with time frames or conditions.

Examples:

- Hänellä on aikomuksia aloittaa uusi projekti ensi vuodesta. (He has intentions to start a new project next year.)

- Hallitus kertoi aikomuksistaan lisätä rahoitusta koulutukseen. (The government spoke of its intentions to increase funding for education.)

- Minulla on aikomuksia muuttaa kaupunkiin, mutta katsotaan tilannetta tarkkaan. (I have intentions to move to the city, but I will assess the situation.)

See also: aikoa (to intend), aikomus (singular form), suunnitelma (plan).