Tavoitettu

Tavoitettu is a Finnish word that functions as both a past participle of the verb tavoittaa and as an adjective. The verb tavoittaa means to reach, to hit, or to attain, and tavoitettu describes something that has been reached, attained, or targeted.

As an adjective, tavoitettu is used to modify nouns and agrees in number and case with the noun it describes. Common examples include tavoitettu yleisö (the audience that has been reached) and tavoitettu tulos (the attained result). The form also appears in predicative constructions, such as kohde on tavoitettu (the target has been reached). In plural form, you can encounter tavoitetut kohteet (the reached targets). The word participates in typical Finnish inflection, with forms like tavoitetun (genitive), tavoitettua (partitive), and so on.

Tavoitettu can also be used in a broader sense to indicate something that has been aimed at or targeted, not only physically reached but also achieved as a goal or objective. The nuance depends on context, often linked to campaigns, measurements, or assessments where a target or goal has been successfully met.

Etymology and related forms: tavoitettu derives from tavoittaa, the verb meaning to reach or to attain. Related terms include tavoite (goal or target), tavoitella (to aim for or to strive for), and tavoitetila (desired or targeted state). These forms share a common root related to reaching a desired endpoint.

See also: tavoite, tavoitella, tavoitetila.