Ajutiseks

Ajutiseks is an Estonian term used to describe something that is temporary or designated for temporary use. It is the translative form of the adjective ajutine (temporary), and it expresses a change into a temporary state or a specific purpose. The word appears frequently in administrative, legal, and commercial language to mark non-permanent arrangements.

In practice, ajutiseks is common in phrases such as:

- ajutiseks kasutamiseks — for temporary use

- ajutiseks tööks — for temporary work or assignment

- ajutiseks lahenduseks — as a temporary solution

The term is often found in official documents, project plans, procurement notices, and workplace communications to indicate that arrangements may be revised or terminated and are not intended to be permanent.

Etymology and grammar: ajutiseks is derived from the adjective ajutine (temporary) with the translative suffix -ks, which is used to denote a change of state or a designated purpose. The related adverb is ajutiselt, meaning temporarily; ajutiseks serves to specify the temporary status in purpose-built phrases.

Notes: Although ajutiseks is closely related to ajutine and ajutiselt, it has a distinct usage when signaling a temporary designation within a phrase that expresses purpose or role. Correct usage requires matching with the appropriate determinants and case endings, such as ajutiseks kasutamiseks or ajutiseks tööks.

See also: ajutine, ajutiselt, ajutiseks kasutamiseks, ajutiseks lahenduseks.