Tarkoituksella

Tarkoituksella is a Finnish adessive form of the noun tarkoitus, meaning purpose or aim. In usage it expresses the purpose or intention behind an action, and is often translated into English as “for the purpose of,” “with the intention of,” or, in some contexts, “on purpose.” The form is common in both spoken and written Finnish and can modify verbs or clauses to indicate motivation, means, or deliberate choice.

Etymology and grammar: The base word tarkoitus denotes a purpose or plan. The suffix -lla creates the adessive case, which in Finnish can denote instrument, means, or, as in this case, the purpose behind an action. As a result, tarkoituksella is used when the speaker wants to highlight that something was done with a specific aim in mind or deliberately.

Usage notes: Tarkoituksella is versatile and appears in formal and everyday language. It is often contrasted with phrases like tarkoitukseton (without a clear purpose) and with asiallisia ilmaisuja such as “tarkoituksena” (as a purpose) or “tarkoituksellisesti” (purposefully). The choice between tarkoituksella and other forms depends on whether the emphasis is on the act itself being done for that purpose, or on the status of the action as intentional.

Examples:

- Hän teki sen tarkoituksella. (He did it on purpose / with deliberate intent.)

- Toimenpide on tehty tarkoituksella, ei vahingossa. (The action was carried out with a specific aim, not by accident.)

Overall, tarkoituksella functions as a concise way to denote intentionality or purpose in Finnish, adaptable to various contexts from casual remarks to formal explanations.