tavoitteli

The Finnish word "tavoitteli" is the past tense, third-person singular form of the verb "tavoitella". "Tavoitella" translates to "to aim for," "to pursue," "to strive for," or "to seek." Therefore, "tavoitteli" means "he/she/it aimed for," "he/she/it pursued," "he/she/it strove for," or "he/she/it sought." This verb is commonly used in contexts where someone or something is trying to achieve a goal, reach a destination, or obtain something.

For instance, one might say "Hän tavoitteli unelmaansa," which translates to "He/she pursued his/her dream." Another example could be "Joukkue tavoitteli voittoa," meaning "The team aimed for victory." The verb implies effort and intention towards a desired outcome. It can be applied to abstract concepts like goals and ambitions, as well as more concrete objectives. The nuance of "tavoitteli" often depends on the surrounding context of the sentence in which it appears.