Tuletamiseks

Tuletamiseks is an Estonian word-formation that marks purpose in the infinitive form of the verb tuletama, which means to remind or evoke. It is formed by combining the verb stem tulet- with the suffix -miseks, which signals “for the purpose of” in Estonian grammar. This construction is analogous to other -amiseks forms such as kasutamiseks (for use) or valmistamiseks (for making).

Etymology and related forms: The form derives from the verb tuletama and the infinitive-suffix -miseks. It belongs to the family of periphrastic infinitives used to express purpose. Related nouns include tuletus (reminder, evocation) and verbs such as tuletama (to remind, to evoke).

Usage and meaning: Tuletamiseks is used primarily in formal or written Estonian to specify the purpose of an action related to reminding or evoking memory. It often appears in noun phrases that describe what is being done to achieve a reminder, for example in contexts like instructions, manuals, or academic text where precision about intent is needed. It functions similarly to other -miseks forms that denote purpose.

Notes: The form is less common in casual speech and everyday writing. In typical conversation, speakers may use more direct constructions and simpler phrases to express the same idea. For learners, recognizing tuletamiseks helps in understanding how Estonian expresses purpose with non-finite verb forms and how it contrasts with related words such as tuletus and tuletama.