Imamiseks

Imamiseks is an Estonian verbal noun form meaning “for inhalation” or “for the purpose of inhaling.” It is formed from the verb ima (to inhale or to suck in) with the suffix -miseks, which marks purpose. As a non-finite form, imamiseks functions similarly to English phrases such as “for inhalation” and is used to indicate the intended route of administration or aim of use.

In practice, imamiseks appears in technical, medical, and consumer texts to designate that a substance or device is intended to be used by inhalation rather than by ingestion. The construction can pair with other elements, as in phrases like mõeldud imamiseks (intended for inhalation) or imamiseks mõeldud toode (a product designed for inhalation).

Examples:

- See lahus on mõeldud imamiseks. (This solution is intended for inhalation.)

- Ravimit tuleb imamiseks kasutada. (The medicine must be used for inhalation.)

Etymology and usage notes:

Imamiseks is derived from the verb ima with the purpose suffix -miseks. It is primarily a technical or specialized form and is most common in contexts describing medicines, aerosols, inhalers, or other products where inhalation is the intended method of use. Related terms include imamine (the act of inhaling or sucking) and other purpose-form verbs with -miseks in Estonian.

See also: imamine, ima, inhalation-related terminology in Estonian.