tarvittuun

Tarvittuun is a Finnish inflected form derived from the adjective meaning “needed” or “required.” In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case, number, and definiteness, so tarvittuun appears in contexts where the accompanying noun is in a case that conveys direction or relation, such as when describing something intended for a specific need.

Usage of tarvittuun is most common in formal or technical language, for example in procurement guidance, safety regulations, and project planning. It helps specify that a particular item, resource, or measure is intended for a particular necessity rather than for general use. Because it is a grammatical form rather than a standalone headword, its appearance depends on the surrounding phrase and the case of the noun it modifies.

Common sense and tone in contexts using tarvittuun lean toward precision and specification. It often appears in phrases that indicate purpose, allocation, or sufficiency related to a defined need. Examples include constructions such as “tarvittuun tarkoitukseen käytettävät välineet” (the tools intended for the necessary/purposed use) or “tarvittuun määrään on varautuduttava etukäteen” (one must prepare for the required amount).

Etymology and related forms: tarvittuun comes from the base adjective tarvittava (needed/required) and follows Finnish noun-adjective agreement rules. Related forms appear across various cases to express similar notions of necessity or purpose, with variations depending on the noun they accompany.

See also: tarvittava, tarvita, Finnish grammar, illative and other case forms in Finnish adjectives.