Edendamiseks

Edendamiseks is an Estonian grammatical form that translates roughly as “for development” or “for the purpose of promoting.” It is derived from the verb edendama, meaning to promote or develop, and the suffix -miseks, which marks purpose. The word is commonly found in official, administrative, and policy language to indicate actions, funding, or measures that are intended to advance a particular development objective.

In usage, edendamiseks functions to specify purpose within a noun phrase or clause. It can modify nouns such as programs, funds, or activities, signaling that these items exist for the sake of development. For example, phrases like edendamiseks mõeldud meetmed (measures intended for development), edendamiseks eraldatud vahendid (funds allocated for development) are typical. The form is versatile and can appear in contexts ranging from urban planning and economic policy to social programs and educational initiatives.

Grammatically, edendamiseks is formed by attaching the -miseks suffix to the stem of the verb edendama. This construction is part of a broader Baltic language pattern where verbs are turned into purpose expressions, enabling concise statements about aims and objectives without introducing a separate infinitive clause. The term is used across formal texts to keep statements focused on intended outcomes rather than actions alone.

See also: edendamine (development or promotion), edendaja (promoter or advocate), toetusmeetmed (support measures).