Suhtluseks

Suhtluseks is an Estonian linguistic term referring to a form derived from the noun suhtlus, meaning communication. The suffix -seks (or -useks in some forms) is used to express purpose or function, so suhtluseks roughly translates to “for communication” or “to be used for communication.” In grammar, it marks the intended use of an object, service, or action.

Etymology and grammar: The base word suhtlus denotes the act or process of communicating. By adding the suffix that renders it as a purpose or function, the resulting form suhtluseks conveys that something is designed or designated to facilitate communication. This pattern is part of a broader Estonian system in which nouns can be modified by suffixes to indicate purpose, function, or end use.

Usage: Suhtluseks appears primarily in formal, technical, or official styles of Estonian. It is commonly found in product descriptions, contracts, manuals, or policy texts to specify that a device, service, or procedure is intended for communication. It is one of several purpose-related forms in Estonian that help clarify how an item should be used.

Examples and related terms: Related terms include suhtlus (communication) and suhtlemine (the act of communicating). Other purpose forms in Estonian include kasutamiseks (for use) and toimimiseks (for operation). While suhtluseks is a specific usage marker, its exact insertion in a sentence depends on the surrounding grammatical structure.

See also: Estonian grammar, translative case, suhtlus, suhtlemine, Kommunikatsioon.