Põhieesmärgiga

Põhieesmärgiga is a grammatical form in Estonian that expresses that an action, plan, or policy is undertaken with the main objective in mind. It is formed from the noun põhieesmärk (main objective) plus the comitative/instrumental suffix -iga, yielding põhieesmärgiga. The suffix signals means or purpose, and in this construction it marks the purpose behind the described activity.

Usage and nuance: This form is common in formal and written Estonian, such as policy documents, project plans, and academic texts. It can modify a noun, as in põhieesmärgiga plaan (a plan with the main objective), or accompany a verb or clause to indicate intent, for example before an infinitive: tegutsema põhieesmärgiga suurendada, parandada, või tagada.

Examples:

- Kava on koostatud põhieesmärgiga suurendada energiatõhusust. (The plan was drafted with the main objective of increasing energy efficiency.)

- Ettepanek esitati põhieesmärgiga parandada klienditeenindust. (The proposal was submitted with the main objective of improving customer service.)

- Organisatsioon tegutseb põhieesmärgiga tagada finantsstabiilsus. (The organization operates with the main objective of ensuring financial stability.)

Related forms and alternatives: In less formal contexts, or to express a similar idea, Estonian often uses peamise eesmärgiga as a common synonym.