haluamallaan

Haluamallaan is a Finnish grammatical construction used to express that something is done according to a person’s wishes or preferences. It roughly translates to “in the way they want” or “as they wish” and is commonly used to indicate that the subject’s desires guide an action, a choice, or a arrangement.

The form is a participial construction derived from the verb haluta (to want). It combines a participial element that signals manner with an ending that marks the person or group whose wishes are in question. Because haluamallaan functions as a participial modifier, it typically appears as part of a larger phrase rather than as a standalone noun.

Usage and examples are widespread in everyday Finnish and in formal writing. Common phrases include haluamallaan tavalla (in the way they want) or ratkaisut haluamallaan tavalla toteutettu (solutions implemented in the way they want). The expression foregrounds autonomy and preference, and its tone can vary with context—from neutral to slightly formal or emphatic.

Related expressions include omien halujen mukaan (according to one’s own desires) and other participial constructions built with -malla that convey manner. Haluamallaan is a versatile tool in Finnish for describing actions aligned with someone’s wishes, often clarifying who is guiding or authorizing a decision or arrangement.