Kohtlemiseks

Kohtlemiseks is an Estonian adverbial noun derived from the verb kohtlema, meaning to treat, handle, or deal with. It expresses purpose and is used to indicate that a particular action or object is intended for treatment, handling, or dealing with someone or something. In English it can be translated roughly as “for treatment” or “to treat.” The form is common in medical, administrative, and legal contexts where procedures, medicines, or measures are described as aimed at treatment or management.

Grammatical formation: Kohtlemiseks is formed by adding the suffix -miseks to the non-finite stem of the verb kohtlema. This pattern is similar to other Estonian purpose forms such as kasutamiseks (“for use”) and tegemiseks (“for doing”).

Usage: It appears in texts to specify the intended purpose of a product, procedure, or policy. Example: Ravim on mõeldud kohtlemiseks. This sentence indicates that the medicine is intended for treatment.

Related terms: Related words include kohtlemine (treatment/handling) and kohtlema (to treat). The noun form kohtlemine can refer to the process or act of treating or handling, while kohtlema is the base verb from which kohtlemiseks is derived.