tavoittelemme

Tavoittelemme is a Finnish verb form meaning "we aim" or "we are aiming." It is the first person plural present indicative of the verb tavoitteilla/tavoitella, used to express collective intention, goals, or ongoing efforts. The word commonly appears in spoken and written Finnish in contexts where a group or organization states its objectives.

Grammatical and lexical notes: tavoittelemme is formed from the verb root related to the noun tavoite (goal, objective) and carries the personal ending for the plural subject. It is used in neutral declarative sentences and pairs with direct objects or adverbial phrases that specify the aim (for example, tavoittelemme laatua — "we aim for quality"). Synonyms and near-synonyms in Finnish include pyrimme, pyritään (impersonal), and tähdätään.

Usage and examples: tavoittelemme frequently appears in mission statements, strategic plans and public communications of institutions and companies (e.g., "Tavoittelemme hiilineutraaliutta vuoteen 2030 mennessä" — "We aim for carbon neutrality by 2030"). It is also used in everyday speech to describe shared intentions among friends, colleagues or communities.

Pronunciation guidance: approximate syllabic rendering is tah-VOIT-teh-lem-me, with stress on the second syllable. Related forms include tavoittelen (I), tavoittelette (you plural), and tavoittelimme (we aimed/past).