tarkoiteta

Tarkoiteta is not a standard entry in Finnish dictionaries. In most contexts it is seen as a nonstandard spelling or a confusion with other forms derived from the verb tarkoittaa (to mean, to intend). Because Finnish relies on regular inflection, tarkoiteta does not correspond to a recognized tense, mood, or voice in standard usage.

In standard Finnish, to express that something is meant or intended, writers use the passive forms of the verb tarkoittaa or related constructions. The present passive form is tarkoitetaan, meaning it is meant or it is intended. The past participle form tarkoitettu means intended or designed, as in on tarkoitettu or on tarkoitettu, depending on the sentence. The noun tarkoitus means purpose or intention. For example: Tämä laite on tarkoitettu ammatilliseen käyttöön. (This device is intended for professional use.) Tämä on tuotteen tarkoitus. (This is the purpose of the product.)

Etymology and usage notes: Tarkoiteta would theoretically derive from root tarkoit- with standard Finnish passive or participial endings, but it is not attested as a correct or common form. If encountered, it is usually a misspelling, misinterpretation, or a rare dialectal variant. For precise communication, it is advisable to replace tarkoiteta with tarkoitettu, tarkoitetaan, or tarkoitus depending on the intended meaning and tense.

See also: tarkoitus (purpose, intention), tarkoittaa (to mean, to intend), tarkoitettu (intended), tarkoitetaan (is meant/it is intended).