Tulemiseks

Tulemiseks is an Estonian non-finite nominal form derived from the verb tulema (to come) and the noun tulemine (coming/arriving). It functions as a purpose form, expressing the intended aim of an action, roughly corresponding to the English “in order to come” or “for the coming/arrival.” In practice, tulemiseks belongs to a family of purpose constructions formed with the suffix -miseks, which is used to indicate why something is done or what it is for.

Morphology and usage

The form is created by attaching the suffix -miseks to a suitable stem, often a nominalized or verbal stem related to coming or arrival. It is typically used in phrases that describe the purpose of an action or a condition necessary to achieve that purpose. The construction is common in written Estonian, especially in formal or instructional contexts, where it helps to specify reasons, requirements, or objectives.

Typical contexts

- Phrases indicating preparation or requirements for an action, e.g., a phrase meaning “for attending/for coming to” a meeting or event.

- Descriptions of prerequisites or aims, such as “preparations for the coming event” or “requirements for coming to the location.”

Relation to other forms

Tulemiseks is part of a broader set of -miseks forms, including verbs or nouns such as lugemiseks (for reading) and õppimiseks (for studying). These forms share the same functional role: to denote purpose or aim of an act in non-finite clauses.

See also

Estonian grammar, infinitive of purpose, -miseks suffix, tulemine, tulema.