Ravimisele

Ravimisele is an Estonian grammatical form: the allative case of the noun ravimine, which denotes the act or process of treatment. The allative expresses direction toward something, so ravimisele can be understood as “to the treatment” or “towards treatment.” It is used to describe movement toward medical care or therapy in a way that emphasizes the act of seeking or engaging with treatment rather than a specific instance of medicine.

In usage, ravimisele appears in contexts that highlight the process or act of receiving care. For example, ta pöördus ravimisele can be translated as “he sought treatment.” Another example is ravimisele minek, meaning “going for treatment,” which frames the action as heading toward the therapeutic process rather than toward a particular remedy. The form is most commonly found in written or formal language, especially when discussing health decisions, rehabilitation, or policy contexts.

Ravimisele is formed from ravimine, the nominalized form of ravima (to treat). Ravimine denotes the act of treatment or therapy, while ravi is another related noun meaning treatment in a general sense. The allative ravimisele adds a directional nuance, indicating movement toward the practice or service of treatment rather than simply toward a person or place.

See also: ravi, ravima, ravieria or arstiabi (medical care).