tyytyväisyyteen

Tytyväisyyteen is the illative singular form of the Finnish noun tyytyväisyys, meaning contentment or satisfaction. The form denotes movement toward or focus on the state of contentment and is used in sentences that express aiming at or entering that state, for example: "pyrkiä tyytyväisyyteen" (to strive for contentment).

Tyytyväisyys itself refers to a stable, inward sense of satisfaction with one’s situation, as opposed to momentary happiness. It can arise from acceptance, gratitude, and appreciation of everyday life, and is often discussed as a component of overall well-being. In philosophical and psychological discussions, contentment is considered a facet of subjective well-being that is linked to resilience and a lower tendency toward insatiable material desire, though it is not the same as indifference.

Cultural contexts, including Finnish attitudes toward modesty and simplicity, sometimes frame tyytyväisyys as a desirable baseline for life. In everyday language, it is often contrasted with onni (happiness) and hyvinvointi (well-being), highlighting its emphasis on a steady, enduring satisfaction with what one has rather than transient joy.

The illative form tyytyväisyyteen appears in phrases that denote aiming for or entering contentment, such as a lifestyle or attitude focused on cultivating such a state. See also tyytyväisyys, onnellisuus, hyvinvointi.