Harjoittamiselle

Harjoittamiselle is a Finnish noun form that comes from harja-joittaminen or, more precisely, from harjoittaa meaning to practice, train, or drill. The ending -lle is the allative case, used to indicate direction toward or purpose for something. Therefore, harjoittamiselle translates roughly as “for practice” or “to practice,” and it is often found in phrases that specify resources, time, or attention directed at practicing.

The term is used across domains where skill development is needed, such as sports, music, language learning, and professional training. Harjoittaminen refers to the process of repeated, goal-oriented activities aimed at improving performance, rather than casual activity. In educational and coaching contexts, the concept is closely associated with structured practice, feedback, and progression.

In Finnish usage, harjoittamiselle appears in sentences that describe allocation of time, space, or resources for practice. Examples include “Harjoittamiselle varataan päivittäinen aika” (A daily time is allotted for practice) or “Harjoittamiselle tarvitaan riittävät tilat” (Sufficient space is needed for practice). The form can also be used to discuss aims or prerequisites linked to practice, for instance “harjoittamiselle asetetut tavoitteet” (the goals set for practice).

Related concepts include harjoittaminen as a general activity, sekä kertaaminen (rehearsal or repetition) and harjoitteluvälineet (practice tools). The notion of deliberate practice—structured, feedback-informed work on challenging tasks—is often emphasized in discussions about effective harjoittaminen.