tavoitettamaan

Tavoitettamaan is a Finnish word that translates to "to reach" or "to achieve" in English. It is the translative case of the verb "tavoitella," which means to aim for, to pursue, or to strive for. The translative case in Finnish indicates a change of state, implying a transition from a state of not having reached something to a state of having reached it.

The word is commonly used in various contexts, including personal goals, professional ambitions, and abstract concepts. For example, one might say "haluan tavoitettamaan hyvän työpaikan," meaning "I want to reach a good job." Similarly, it can be used to describe the attainment of a desired outcome, such as "yrityksen tavoitettamaan taloudellista kasvua," which translates to "the company's to reach financial growth."

The grammatical structure of "tavoitettamaan" is formed by adding the translative case ending "-tta/-ttä" to the verb stem "tavoitte-" followed by the infinitive ending "-maan." This suffix combination signifies the action of reaching or achieving as a process or an end result. The specific vowel harmony of the suffix depends on the preceding vowel in the verb stem. Understanding the translative case is crucial for comprehending the nuances of Finnish grammar and the precise meaning conveyed by words like "tavoitettamaan."