Mõtisklemiseks

Mõtisklemiseks is the Estonian adverbial noun form meaning “for contemplation” or “for thinking.” It is derived from the verb mõtisklema (to ponder) and the noun mõtisklemine (contemplation). The suffix -seks expresses purpose or intention, so mõtisklemiseks can be understood as “for the purpose of contemplation.”

Usage and function: Mõtisklemiseks is used to indicate the intended activity or goal of an action, typically in formal, academic, or literary contexts. It often appears in phrases that describe why a certain activity is undertaken or how a resource should be used. The form can modify clauses or entire statements to specify that contemplation is the aim.

Examples:

- Ta võttis hetke mõtisklemiseks. (He took a moment for contemplation.)

- Sissejuhatus on mõeldud mõtisklemiseks ja küsimuste arutamiseks. (The introduction is intended for reflection and discussion of questions.)

- See töö on mõeldud mõtisklemiseks. (This work is intended for contemplation.)

Relationship to related forms: Mõtisklemiseks is part of a family of -seks constructions used to express purpose, such as lugemiseks (for reading) or harjutamiseks (for practicing). The base concepts are mõtisklema (to ponder) and mõtisklemine (contemplation), with mõtisklemiseks serving as the purpose form.

See also: mõtisklemine, mõtiskleda, mõtisklema.