Kustutamiseks

Kustutamiseks is Estonian and derives from the verb kustutama, meaning to delete or erase. It functions as a purpose form, equivalent to “for deleting” or “in order to delete” in English. The form is commonly found in documentation, user interfaces, and technical or formal prose where the purpose of an action is stated explicitly.

Formation and usage: Kustutamiseks is created by adding the suffix -miseks to the infinitive stem kustutama. It often accompanies a noun in the genitive to specify what is being deleted, producing phrases such as andmete kustutamiseks, meaning “for deleting data.” In sentences, kustutamiseks can introduce a purpose clause or serve as a noun phrase indicating the intended action, especially in instructions and menu descriptions.

Related forms and notes: Related terms include kustutamine (the act of deleting, erasing), kustutatud (deleted), and kustutaja (deleter or eraser, depending on context). The usage of kustutamiseks is mainly found in contexts where a clear purpose must be stated, such as computing, data handling, and legal or procedural texts. It is part of the broader Estonian system of nominalized infinitives and the -mine/-miseks suffixes that express purpose.

Examples:

- Andmete kustutamiseks vali suvand Kustuta. (For deleting data, choose the Delete option.)

- Faili kustutamiseks kinnita operatsioon. (To delete the file, confirm the operation.)

In summary, kustutamiseks is a purpose-oriented nominal form used to designate the act of deleting for a specific objective, and it appears most often in instructional and formal writing.