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tarkoitus.

end, purpose, cause

9 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɑrkoi̯tus/[ˈt̪ɑ̝rko̞i̯t̪us̠]
  1. end, purpose, cause

    hyvään tarkoitukseen
    Tässä tarkoituksessa olen perustanut "Pelastakaa pingviinit" -rahaston.
  2. intention, intent, goal

    Tarkoituksenani oli vain auttaa.
    Ei minun ollut tarkoitus loukata sinua.
  3. purpose, meaning, significance

    Mikä on sinusta elämän tarkoitus?
  4. function, purpose, role (what something does or is used for)

  5. skopos

Where this word comes from

tarkoittaa (“to mean, signify; to intend”) + -us

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