haluttuna

Haluttuna is a Finnish lexical form derived from the verb haluta, meaning to want. In grammar, haluttuna is the essive form of the past passive participle haluttu, and it expresses the idea of acting "as one who is wanted" or "as desired." It is used to describe the role or state of a person or thing that is regarded as desirable in a given context.

Morphology and usage: The essive case marked by -na/-nä expresses a temporary state or role. Therefore haluttuna conveys "in the capacity of being desired" or "as a desirable candidate." It is most common in formal or written Finnish, including descriptions, evaluations, recruitment language, and political or organizational contexts.

Common contexts: In recruitment or politics, haluttuna ehdokkaana means "as a desired candidate." In collaboration or partnerships, haluttuna yhteistyökumppanina means "as a desirable partner." The form tends to appear in phrases that frame someone or something as particularly attractive or suitable for a particular role or task.

Examples:

- Hänet otettiin haluttuna ehdokkaana tehtävään. (He was taken as a desirable candidate for the position.)

- Kuvataiteilija nähtiin haluttuna yhteistyökumppanina projektissa. (The visual artist was seen as a desirable partner in the project.)

See also: Haluta, Haluttu, Essive case, Finnish grammar.