Lõpptulemuseks

Lõpptulemuseks is an Estonian phrase meaning “as the final result” or “to the final result.” It is used to present the outcome of a process, analysis, project, or evaluation, highlighting what was achieved after a sequence of steps. The form consists of the noun lõpptulemus (final result) and the translative suffix -seks, yielding lõpptulemuseks in contexts where the outcome is described as something into which or onto which a process develops.

Etymology and form: The word is built from lõpp (end) and tulemus (result) to form lõpptulemus, with -seks attaching to express a state or role. In practice, lõpptulemuseks functions as a predicative complement meaning “as the final result.” It is commonly found in formal writing, reports, and presentations.

Usage: Lõpptulemuseks is used after verbs like saama (to become), kujunema (to develop into), or jõudma (to reach). Example: “Lõpptulemuseks oli kvaliteetne toode.” Translation: “The final result was a high-quality product.” Another example: “Arutelu viis lõpptulemuseks uue lahenduseni.” Translation: “The discussion led to the new solution as the final result.” The phrase is favored in technical, scientific, and administrative contexts to concisely state outcomes.

See also: Lõpptulemus (nominative form), tulemus (result), translatiiv (grammatical case). Lõpptulemuseks is most appropriate when describing the role or state of the result at the end of a process.