Teatamiseks

Teatamiseks is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from the verb teatama, meaning to inform or announce. It is formed with the suffix -miseks and functions to express purpose, roughly translating to in order to inform or for informing.

In usage, teatamiseks is used to indicate the goal or intended function of an action or object. It commonly appears in noun phrases or as part of compound modifiers that describe purpose. The form is not a tense-marked verb on its own; rather, it acts as a verbal noun that links to the main clause or a noun it modifies. For example, phrases like teatamiseks mõeldud materjalid (materials intended for informing) show how the form signals the objective of use.

Related constructions include other -miseks forms built from different verbs to express various purposes, showing how Estonian uses the same suffix to create purpose-oriented expressions. The term is primarily encountered in descriptive grammar, style guides, and formal or institutional language, where outlining the purpose of materials, actions, or objects is common.

Etymologically, teatamiseks comes from the verb teatama combined with the infinitive-purpose suffix -miseks, a productive pattern in Estonian for describing functional or instrumental aims. It is distinct from the basic infinitive or participial forms and is best understood as a tool for expressing purpose, similar to the English “in order to inform” or “for informing.”

Note: While not a standalone action, teatamiseks contributes clarity about intent in sentences that discuss communication, notification, or public information.