Eesmärkinfinitiivi

Eesmärkinfinitiivi, also known as the purpose infinitive, is a grammatical form used in some languages, notably in Finnish and Estonian, to express the purpose or goal of an action. It is formed by adding the suffix "-ks" or "-kse" to the base form of the verb. The purpose infinitive is typically used with verbs of motion, desire, or intention, and it indicates what the action is intended to achieve.

For example, in Finnish, the sentence "Menin kauppaan ostamaan leipää" translates to "I went to the store to buy bread." Here, "ostamaan" is the purpose infinitive of the verb "ostaa" (to buy), indicating the purpose of the action "menin" (went).

In Estonian, the purpose infinitive is used similarly. For instance, "Mul on vaja minna poodi ostma leiba" means "I need to go to the store to buy bread." The purpose infinitive "ostma" indicates the goal of the action "minna" (to go).

The purpose infinitive is a versatile grammatical form that adds specificity and clarity to actions by clearly stating their intended outcomes. It is an essential tool in the expressive power of these languages, allowing for more nuanced and precise communication.