Tarkoittuja

Tarkoittuja is a Finnish word that functions primarily as an adjective or as a plural participial form derived from the verb tarkoittaa, meaning to mean or to intend. It denotes things that have been designated, intended, or targeted by a statement, action, or plan. The form is most often encountered in written Finnish, including linguistic, legal, and formal contexts. In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use synonyms such as tarkoitetut or tarkoitettuja to express the sense of “intended.”

In usage, tarkoittuja describes nouns that are specified as the objects of intention or focus. It can appear with plural nouns, for example tarkoittuja kohteita “intended targets” or tarkoittuja sanoja “intended words.” The nuance is that the items are not just labeled or named, but are specifically meant or aimed at by an action or discourse.

Morphologically, tarkoittuja is a participial form connected to the verb tarkoittaa. Finnish grammar normalmente favors more common alternatives like tarkoitetut (intended) in everyday language, but tarkoittuja remains correct and stylistically appropriate in contexts aiming for a precise or formal tone, or when discussing linguistic analysis of how meaning is established.

See also: tarkoittaa, tarkoitus, tarkoitettu, tarkoitetut, verbien partisiipit, Finnish grammar.

Notes: Because tarkoittuja is a specialized, relatively formal form, it is less frequent in casual dialogue. Users writing about targeted objectives, referents, or intended meanings may choose this form to emphasize the contrasted or designated nature of the items described.