Tavoitteissa

Tavoitteissa is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “in the goals” or “within the objectives.” It is the inessive case (location or state) in the plural form of the noun tavoite, which translates to goal or objective. The word is commonly used when describing alignment with targets, progress toward aims, or situations contained within set objectives.

Grammatical note: The base noun is tavoite (singular) and tavoitteet (plural). The inessive plural is formed by adding the suffix -issa to the plural stem, yielding tavoitteet + -ssa = tavoitteissa. Because Finnish phonology often blends endings, the result is tavoitteissa in practice. Related forms include tavoitteissaan (in their objectives), tavoitteissamme (in our objectives), and tavoitteisiinsa (into their objectives).

Usage: Tavoitteissa is frequently found in planning, reporting, and evaluation contexts. It appears in sentences that discuss staying within defined targets, measuring progress relative to aims, or describing the scope governed by a program’s objectives. For example, “Tavoitteissa pysyminen on keskeinen mittari projektin onnistumiselle” (Staying within the goals is a key indicator of project success). Another example: “Raportissa tarkastellaan, miten toiminta etenee tavoitteissa” (The report examines how the operation progresses within the objectives).

Translation and nuance: In English, tavoitteissa is often rendered as “within the objectives” or “in the targets.” It does not denote a separate concept; rather, it indicates location or state relative to goals within a larger sentence. The form is neuter and neutral, suitable for academic, administrative, and professional writing.