Raseduseks

Raseduseks is a form in Estonian derived from the noun rasedus, which means pregnancy. It uses the translative suffix -eks and is typically used to express purpose, suitability, or intended use in phrases describing something that is meant for pregnancy or prepared for pregnancy. The construction is common in medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer guidance contexts.

Form and meaning: The word combines rasedus with the suffix -eks to indicate that something serves a specific function related to pregnancy. It does not usually stand alone as a complete statement; it appears in noun phrases such as raseduseks vajalikud vitamiinid (vitamins necessary for pregnancy), raseduseks mõeldud toidulisandid (dietary supplements intended for pregnancy), or raseduseks ette nähtud testid (tests prescribed for pregnancy). In everyday speech, the concept is often conveyed with more common expressions like rasedusega seotud või raseduse ajal.

Usage: Raseduseks is most often part of descriptive phrases that specify purpose or suitability. It is commonly found in labeling, medical guidelines, marketing for prenatal products, and official texts. The nuance is that the emphasis is on what is appropriate or designed for pregnancy, rather than describing pregnancy itself.

Related terms and contrasts: The base noun rasedus denotes the state of being pregnant. Other related phrases include raseduse ajal (during pregnancy), raseduspuhkus (maternity leave), and raseduset ning raseduslikud komplikatsioonid in more formal medical discourse. The translative form raseduseks contrasts with cases like raseduseks mõeldud (intended for pregnancy) and is part of a broader set of Estonian suffixes used to indicate purpose or transformation.