tarkoitella

Tarkoitella is a Finnish verb that means to intend or plan to do something. It belongs to the type 1 conjugation class in Finnish and is formed from the noun "tarkoitus" (intention, purpose) with the verb-forming suffix "-ella". The verb indicates an intention or plan that is not yet realized.

In Finnish grammar, tarkoitella can be used in various tenses and moods. When conjugated, it follows regular conjugation patterns for type 1 verbs. The present tense form is "tarkoittelen", past tense "tarkoittelin", and potential "tarkoittelenkin".

The verb is commonly used in everyday Finnish to express plans or intentions. For example, "Tarkoittelen opiskelemaan ensi syksynä" means "I intend to study next autumn". It can also be used in conditional forms to express hypothetical intentions.

Tarkoitella is part of the intention-verb group in Finnish, which includes other verbs like "aikoa" (to intend) and "suunnitella" (to plan). These verbs all convey the idea of having a plan or purpose for an action.

The verb can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal settings, making it a versatile word in the Finnish language. Its usage reflects the Finnish tendency to clearly communicate intentions and plans.