Jõudmiseks

Jõudmiseks is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from jõudma, meaning “to reach.” It functions primarily to express purpose and is roughly equivalent to the English phrase “in order to reach” or “for reaching.” The form is created by adding the suffix -miseks to the verb stem and is used in combination with a destination or goal expressed in the genitive case, such as linna jõudmiseks meaning “in order to reach the city.”

Grammatical role and usage: jõudmiseks is non-finite and cannot stand as a finite predicate on its own. It occurs in phrases that designate the aim of an action or the goal of movement. It can appear in clauses alongside a main verb or as part of noun phrases describing purposes. The form is common in formal or written Estonian and is characteristic of purpose clauses formed with non-finite verbs.

Common constructions include noun phrases such as linna jõudmiseks (to reach the city) or võidu jõudmiseks (to achieve victory). In sentences, jõudmiseks typically accompanies a main verb to indicate the action undertaken for the sake of reaching a destination or goal. It serves to specify intention rather than to describe an event by itself.

Relationship to related forms: jõudmiseks is related to the verb jõudma (to reach) and to the noun jõudmine (the act of reaching). The latter denotes the act itself, while jõudmiseks expresses the purpose of another action. These forms are part of standard Estonian grammar and are used to articulate goals within non-finite clauses.

See also: jõudma, jõudmine.