tyydytykseen

Tyydytykseen is the illative form of the Finnish noun tyydytys, meaning satisfaction, gratification, or contentment. The illative case expresses movement toward a goal or destination, so tyydytykseen literally conveys “into/ toward satisfaction” and is used when describing approaching or attaining satisfaction.

In usage, tyydytykseen appears in more formal or abstract contexts such as philosophy, psychology, or discussions of well-being, but can also occur in everyday language when talking about pursuing or achieving satisfaction. It is typically preceded by verbs that indicate movement toward or attainment, for example: Hän pyrki tyydytykseen. (He pursued satisfaction.) Hän pääsi tyydytykseen. (He reached satisfaction.) A common construction is tyydytykseen pääsy or tyydytykseen pääsemisen idea, referring to the attainment of satisfaction.

Grammatically, tyydytykseen is formed from tyydytys (satisfaction) with the illative suffix -kseen. The form is part of Finnish case system that signals direction toward a destination or outcome rather than the state itself.

In literature and philosophy, tyydytykseen may be used to discuss the pursuit of fulfillment, self-realization, or hedonic goals. It is related to tyydytys, the general concept of gratification, and to tyytyväisyys, which denotes a more stable sense of contentment or satisfaction.

See also: tyydytys, tyytyväisyys, illatiivi (Finnish illative case).