Significado
Successfully finishing a task.
Contexto cultural
Finns value 'sisu' (grit). Reaching a goal is often seen as a result of quiet, hard work rather than luck. In Finnish companies, 'tavoitteet' (goals) are usually very specific and measurable (KPIs). Finnish sports commentary uses this phrase constantly, especially in cross-country skiing and ice hockey. The Finnish school system emphasizes individual learning goals over standardized testing.
The 'Into' Logic
Remember that in Finnish, you don't just 'reach' a goal; you move 'into' it. That's why we use the -seen ending.
Don't use 'saada'
Avoid saying 'Sain tavoitteen.' It sounds like someone handed you a goal as a gift.
Significado
Successfully finishing a task.
The 'Into' Logic
Remember that in Finnish, you don't just 'reach' a goal; you move 'into' it. That's why we use the -seen ending.
Don't use 'saada'
Avoid saying 'Sain tavoitteen.' It sounds like someone handed you a goal as a gift.
Possessive Suffixes
If it's *your* goal, use 'tavoitteeseeni'. It makes you sound much more native!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'tavoite'.
Me pääsimme _________ ajoissa.
The verb 'päästä' always requires the illative case (-seen).
Which verb fits best for reaching a goal through effort?
Minä haluan _________ tavoitteeseen.
'Päästä' is the standard verb used with 'tavoitteeseen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Saitko projektin valmiiksi? B: Kyllä, _________.
This is the natural way to confirm you've achieved what you set out to do.
Match the sentence to the context.
Match: 'Pääsimme myyntitavoitteeseen.'
'Myyntitavoite' means sales goal, which is a business term.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMe pääsimme _________ ajoissa.
The verb 'päästä' always requires the illative case (-seen).
Minä haluan _________ tavoitteeseen.
'Päästä' is the standard verb used with 'tavoitteeseen'.
A: Saitko projektin valmiiksi? B: Kyllä, _________.
This is the natural way to confirm you've achieved what you set out to do.
Match: 'Pääsimme myyntitavoitteeseen.'
'Myyntitavoite' means sales goal, which is a business term.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, if your goal was to win. But usually, you'd say 'voittaa' (to win). Use 'päästä tavoitteeseen' if you had a specific score in mind.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Tavoite' is a specific goal (like losing 5kg), while 'päämäärä' is a broader life purpose or destination.
Because of consonant gradation. The 't' doubles when the syllable becomes long in this specific case.
Frases relacionadas
saavuttaa tavoite
synonymTo achieve a goal
päästä perille
similarTo arrive at a destination
epäonnistua
contrastTo fail
asettaa tavoite
builds onTo set a goal
