Taimekasvule

Taimekasvule is an Estonian phrase meaning "for plant growth" or "for the growth of plants." It is formed from taime (plant) + kasv (growth) + ule (allative suffix). In practice, taimekasvule functions as a prepositional phrase indicating the intended effect, purpose, or beneficiaries of a product, guideline, or advice. The expression is commonly found on labels for fertilizers, soil amendments, plant foods, and other gardening products to signal that they are designed to promote plant growth.

Usage and meaning: The phrase does not constitute a standalone dictionary entry but operates as a modifier. It is often used in marketing and technical writing to specify target outcomes. The form taimekasvule can appear inside longer phrases such as taimekasvule mõeldud, taimekasvule sobiv, or taimekasvule suunatud väetis, all indicating the product’s purpose.

Notes: While the term is readily understood by Estonian speakers, its interpretation depends on context. In official or scientific texts, more precise terms may be used to describe the specific effect on plant physiology or growth stages. The allative form taimekasvule contrasts with other case forms (e.g., taimekasvust "of plant growth") which change the grammatical relationship.