Tavoittelemiseksi

Tavoittelemiseksi is a Finnish word formed from the verb tavoitella, meaning to aim for or to pursue. It represents the translative form of the verbal noun tavoittelemis-, and it expresses purpose or intention, roughly translating to “in order to pursue” or “for the purpose of aiming at.”

The form is typically used in formal or written Finnish to indicate the aim behind an action, plan, or policy. It characterizes why something is undertaken rather than what is being achieved; it points to the objective that motivates the activity. The translative suffix -ksi marks a relation of transformation or aim toward a goal, making tavoittelemiseksi a concise way to state the intended outcome.

Usage notes and context:

- Common in planning, strategy, and policy language, as well as academic prose.

- Often appears in subordinate clauses to specify the purpose of a decision or measure.

- In many contexts, the more explicit phrase tavoitteiden saavuttamiseksi (“in order to achieve the goals”) can be used when the target is clearly defined; tavoittelemiseksi offers a briefer alternative when the aim is the act of pursuing.

Example:

Hankkeen tavoittelemiseksi laadittiin kattava suunnitelma.

A comprehensive plan was drawn up in order to pursue the project’s objectives.

See also:

tavoittelee (to aim for), tavoite (goal), tavoitteleminen (pursuit), tavoitteiden saavuttaminen (achievement of goals).