tarkoitukseen

Tarkoitukseen is a Finnish noun form that comes from the word tarkoitus, meaning purpose, aim, or intention. In ordinary use it appears in the illative case, which marks movement toward a goal or a specific use, and it translates roughly as “for the purpose of” or “to the purpose of.”

Etymology and grammar: The base noun tarkoitus denotes a goal or intended meaning. The illative ending -ukseen (with consonant adjustments) creates tarkoitukseen, signaling purpose or use. The form is typically used with possessives or demonstratives to specify which purpose is meant, for example with tämän, tämän tarkoitukseen or tuohon tarkoitukseen.

Usage and examples: Tarkoitukseen is most common in formal, technical, or written contexts, where the intended use or function of something is being described. Examples include:

- Tämän tarkoitukseen suunniteltu laite on helppokäyttöinen. (A device designed for this purpose is easy to use.)

- Voit käyttää tätä ohjelmaa tämän tarkoitukseen. (You can use this program for this purpose.)

- Hankkeen tarkoitukseen on varattu budjetti. (A budget has been allocated for the project’s purpose.)

The phrase is often found in discussions of equipment, plans, research, or procedures where specifying purpose is necessary.

Related terms: Käyttötarkoitus is a closely related noun meaning “use case” or “intended use.” Tarkoitus as a standalone word covers the broader concept of purpose, while tarkoitukseen focuses on the aim or function for which something is intended.