Toimimiseks

Toimimiseks is a form in the Estonian language derived from the verb toimima, meaning to function or operate. It is built with the verbal noun stem toimim- plus the suffix -iseks, which marks a purpose infinitive. In usage, toimimiseks expresses the idea “for functioning” or “in order to operate,” and it is commonly found in technical, formal, or instructional texts to indicate the prerequisites or aims of an action.

Grammar and usage notes:

- The -miseks suffix forms an infinitive of purpose, similar to English “for …” or “in order to …” when describing why something is done or what is required for a process to take place.

- It often appears in clauses that specify conditions needed for operation, or in headings and notes in manuals and specifications.

- In everyday Estonian, the term is more common in formal or technical contexts rather than in casual speech. Colloquial alternatives might use other constructions to convey the same idea.

Examples:

- Toimimiseks on vaja toiteallikat. (For operation, a power supply is required.)

- Seadme toimimiseks peab järgima kasutusjuhiseid. (For the device to operate, the instructions must be followed.)

- Andmete kaitsmiseks ja toimimiseks kehtestati täiendavad turvanõuded. (To protect data and enable operation, additional security requirements were established.)

Related terms:

- toimimine: functioning, operation (the noun form)

- toimima: to function, to operate

- kasutamiseks: for use (another common purpose-infinitive suffix)

In summary, toimimiseks is a purpose-oriented verbal noun form used to denote what is needed for something to function or operate, reflecting Estonian’s system of expressing purpose through the -miseks suffix.