tavoiteltua

Tavoiteltua is a Finnish word form derived from the verb ta­voitella, meaning to aim for or pursue. It is the partitive singular form of the past passive participle tavoiteltu, which functions as an adjective and can describe a noun in contexts where the thing described is indefinite or not fully realized. The sense conveyed is that the described thing is sought after, desired, or targeted.

Grammatical use and forms: As a participle-based adjective, tavoiteltua precedes or follows a noun and agrees in partitive case. The key usage is with nouns in the partitive: for example, tavoiteltua hyötyä (the desired/benefit that is hoped for) or tavoiteltua tulosta (the desired result). Other related forms exist in different cases and numbers, such as tavoiteltua tulosta, tavoiteltuja tavoitteita, depending on the grammatical role in the sentence.

Usage and context: Tavoiteltua is common in formal or analytic Finnish, including business, policy, and academic writing, where it helps express goals, expectations, or prospective outcomes. It indicates an objective status—something that is pursued or hoped to be achieved—rather than already attained.

Translation and nuance: In English, tavoiteltua translates roughly as “desired” or “targeted,” with nuance of something aimed for but not yet secured. It can emphasize planning, forecasting, or evaluation of potential benefits, outcomes, or standards.

See also: tavoitella, tavoite, tavoiteltu.