Liigutamiseks

Liigutamiseks is a noun-like form in Estonian that expresses purpose. It is formed from the verb liigutama (to move) with the suffix -miseks, and translates roughly to “for moving” or “in order to move.” The word functions as a nominalized infinitive indicating the intended use or goal of an action or object.

As a purpose form, liigutamiseks is non-finite and does not conjugate for person or number. It typically appears in clauses that state the purpose of an action or the intended use of something. Common constructions include phrases with verbs such as olema vaja (to be needed) or kasutamiseks (for use), where liigutamiseks marks the aim of the activity.

Examples:

- Liigutamiseks on vaja kahte inimest. (Two people are needed for moving.)

- See lavatool on liigutamiseks valmis. (This stage chair is ready for moving.)

- Pakendid tuleb liigutamiseks paigutada üksteise peale. (The packages must be arranged for moving.)

Liigutamiseks is closely related to other Estonian verbal noun forms. It contrasts with liigutamine or liigutamine (the act of moving) and with liigutamine’s variants that describe the action itself rather than its purpose. The -miseks suffix is part of a broader pattern in Estonian for forming purpose-infinitives, used to specify the intended outcome of actions or the intended use of objects.