Tavoitteenä

Tavoitteenä is a Finnish phrase formed from the noun tavoite (goal) with an essive form that means “as a goal” or “as the objective.” It denotes the status or role of a goal within a plan, discussion, or statement. In practice, tavoitteenä is used to present what a group, project, or organization aims to achieve.

In usage, tavoitteenä typically appears with the verb olla (to be) or with verbs that describe aims or plans, such as asettaa (to set) or pyrkiä (to strive). The standard, widely used variant in many contexts is tavoitteena (as a goal), but tavoitteenä also occurs, particularly in formal or official language. The choice between -ena and -nä can reflect stylistic preference or register, with both conveying the idea of an objective to be pursued.

Common constructions include phrases like “Tavoitteena on…,” “Hankkeen tavoitteenä on…,” and similar formulations in strategic documents, reports, and speeches. These expressions help frame the discussion around aims rather than results, emphasizing planning and intention.

Examples:

- Tavoitteena on lisätä kierrätystä ja vähentää jätteen määrää.

- Hankkeen tavoitteenä on parantaa verkkosivujen käyttökokemusta.

- Tavoitteena on saavuttaa vuoteen 2030 mennessä pienemmät päästöt.

Tavoitteenä is thus a standard, neutral construction in Finnish for presenting objectives. It complements more direct phrases like tavoite on in everyday speech and provides a formal option suitable for policy, planning, and documentation.