tavoitteiden

Tavoitteiden is a genitive plural form of the Finnish noun tavoite, which means goal, objective, or target. It is used to refer to goals in a possessive or relational sense, for example in phrases such as tavoitteiden asettaminen (the setting of goals), tavoitteiden saavuttaminen (the achievement of goals), and tavoitteiden seuranta (the monitoring of goals).

Grammar and usage notes: In Finnish, the plural genitive suffix is -iden, so tavoitteiden corresponds to “of goals” or “the goals’.” The form is typically found in noun phrases that describe actions or states related to goals, or when indicating possession or association with goals. It appears in contexts such as projektin tavoitteiden määrittäminen (defining the project’s goals), tavoitteiden asettaminen, and tavoitteiden seuranta.

Contexts and relevance: Tavoitteiden vocabulary is common in business, education, sport, and project management. It is frequently used in planning and evaluation to specify what should be achieved and how progress will be measured. The term is often paired with verbs like asettaa, saavuttaa, seurata, määrittää, and arvioida to form standard expressions around goal setting and performance.

Related terms: Tavoite (singular) is the basis meaning “goal” or “objective.” Päämäärät is a near-synonym used in some contexts, with nuanced usage differences. The plural form tavoitteet refers to the goals themselves, while tavoitteiden emphasizes the relation or possession of the goals within larger constructions.