Hävitamiseks

Hävitamiseks is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the verb hävitama (to destroy). It is created by adding the suffix -miseks, which yields an infinitive of purpose meaning “for destruction” or “in order to destroy.” The form expresses the purpose of an action or object rather than a completed event.

Usage and function: Hävitamiseks is a non-finite form used to indicate the aim of a verb or object. It often appears in noun phrases or clauses that specify why something exists or is intended. Common constructions include hävitamiseks mõeldud vahendid (means intended for destruction) and laused such as See on hävitamiseks mõeldud relv (This is a weapon intended for destruction). In Estonian, the -miseks form can also function as a modifier indicating purpose in broader contexts, akin to “for …” in English.

Semantics and tone: The form itself is neutral, but its meaning can carry strong ethical, legal, or military implications depending on the context. In technical, policy, or legal texts, hävitamiseks helps specify the aim of devices, procedures, or regulations. The usage tends to focus on intention rather than execution, clarifying that a given object or action serves a destructive goal.

Relation to related terms: Hävitamiseks is related to the verb hävitama (to destroy) and to other purpose-infinitives formed with -miseks, which express various aims (for example, for protection, for negation, etc.). It contrasts with finite verb forms that denote actual actions or events.

See also: hävitamine, hävitama, hävitus.