Kujutamiseks

Kujutamiseks is a form in Estonian that functions as a non-finite verbal noun expressing purpose. It is derived from the verb kujutama, which can mean to depict or to imagine, and the suffix -miseks is used to denote “for …ing” or “for the purpose of …ing.” Therefore, kujutamiseks translates roughly to “for imagining” or “for depiction.”

Formation and usage. The form is created by adding the suffix -miseks to the stem kujut- of the verb kujutama/kujutada. It serves as a nominal element that indicates the intended use or function of something and is commonly found in contexts describing purpose or applicability. It often appears together with words such as mõeldud (intended) or kasutamiseks (for use), forming phrases like something kasutamiseks or something mõeldud kujutamiseks in written Estonian.

Syntax and function. Kujutamiseks does not carry person or tense. It behaves like a noun-like infinitive that can modify nouns or occur in non-finite clauses to explain why an action is performed or what a thing is intended to enable. Its use is more characteristic of formal, instructional, or technical prose, but it can appear in broader written language as well.

Relation to related forms. The -miseks form is part of a larger system of purpose-infinitives in Estonian, parallel to other words such as kasutamiseks (for use) or lugemiseks (for reading). A closely related noun is kujutamine, which names the act of imagining or depicting, whereas kujutamiseks marks the purpose of an action or object related to that act.

See also: Estonian grammar, infinitive forms, suffix -miseks, verbal nouns.