Finnish word tavoitella comes from Finnish tavoittaa (To catch, catch up. To reach (someone).), Finnish -ella
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tavoittaa | Finnish (fin) | To catch, catch up. To reach (someone). |
| -ella | Finnish (fin) | Forms frequentative verbs. The resulting verb often describes a more or less leisurely or long-lasting activity, or an activity that is not overly goal-oriented. |
| tavoitella | Finnish (fin) | (transitive) To go for, attempt to reach or achieve. (transitive) Try to grab or catch, attempt to reach with one's hand(s). |