Päätarkoituksella

Päätarkoituksella is a Finnish adverbial phrase meaning “with the main purpose” or “for the primary objective.” It is used primarily in formal or administrative language to indicate that actions, decisions, or rules are guided by the principal aim of a project, policy, or organization.

Etimology: The term is a compound of pää (main), tarkoitus (purpose), and the adessive suffix -lla, producing “with the main purpose.” It is a native Finnish construction and belongs to standard Finnish morphology.

Usage: Päätarkoituksella often appears in policy documents, contracts, project plans, and official statements to clarify scope and intent. It helps distinguish actions aimed at the primary objective from secondary considerations.

Examples: Päätarkoituksella suunnitellaan toimenpiteet, jotka tukevat hallinnon laatutavoitteita. Hankkeessa päätarkoituksella asetetaan prioriteetit, joiden mukaan resurssit jaetaan.

Related terms: Pää- tarkoitus means “main purpose,” and päätavoite refers to the “main objective.” In English, päätarkoituksella is often translated as “for the main purpose” or “with the main objective in mind.”