tasavertaiseen

Tasavertaiseen is a Finnish illative singular form of the adjective tasavertainen, meaning “to an equal” or “to parity.” It is used to express movement toward or attainment of an equal state or standing relative to others. The term appears in formal language and policy contexts, especially when describing aims of legislation, programs, or organizational practices that seek to ensure equal treatment or opportunities.

Etymology and related terms: tasavertainen comes from tasa- “equal” and verta- from the root related to comparison; the noun tasavertaisuus means parity or equality. Tasavertaiseen is the illative form used with nouns to indicate direction toward or into an equal state (for example, tasavertaiseen asemaan or tasavertaiseen kohteluun).

Usage and examples: The form is common in political, legal, and administrative discourse. Examples include: Hanke tähtää tasavertaiseen asemaan kaikkien työntekijöiden kesken. Lainsäädäntö edistää tasavertaista kohtelua työpaikalla. Koulutuksen tasavertaiseen saatavuuteen panostaminen on keskeinen tavoite. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer more general expressions such as tasa-arvo or tasavertainen, but tasavertaiseen is still used in precise, case-specific contexts.

Notes: Like other inflected forms, tasavertaiseen agrees with the noun in number and case (illative singular in the examples above). The concept is closely related to tasa-arvo and tasavertaisuus, which denote overall equality or parity in society, rights, or opportunities.

See also: tasavertaisuus, tasa-arvo, tasavertainen.