Harjutamiseks

Harjutamiseks is an Estonian verbal noun form meaning “for practicing” or “in order to practice.” It is formed from the verb harjutama (to practice) with the suffix -miseks to express purpose. The form is used to indicate the intended purpose of an action, rather than to denote the practice itself.

Morphology and formation: The base verb harjutama combines with the suffix -miseks to create a purpose infinitive-like noun. It is analogous to other -amiseks forms such as õppimiseks (for studying) or kirjutamiseks (for writing). This construction behaves as an adverbial noun that answers the question “for what purpose?”

Usage: Harjutamiseks is typically used to express the aim of an action, often in more formal or instructional contexts. It can follow a verb of movement, intention, or action, and it commonly appears in sentences describing the purpose of an activity or object. Examples include:

- Ma tulin siia harjutamiseks. (I came here to practice.)

- See tööriist on mõeldud harjutamiseks. (This tool is meant for practice.)

- Õppematerjalid on koostatud harjutamiseks ja kordamiseks. (The learning materials are designed for practice and repetition.)

Notes: Harjutamiseks should not be confused with harjutamine, the noun meaning “practice” as a general activity. The -miseks form specifically marks purpose and is most common in written or formal Estonian, though it appears in everyday language as well. It is a productive pattern in Estonian for expressing why someone does something or what an item is intended to be used for.