Tutvustamiseks

Tutvustamiseks is an Estonian grammatical form used to express the purpose of an action, roughly translating to “for introduction” or “to introduce.” It is formed with the suffix -miseks added to the infinitive stem tutvusta- (from the verb tutvustada, to introduce) or to the related noun tutvustamine (introduction). In usage, tutvustamiseks functions as a purpose modifier in noun phrases and subordinate clauses, similar to how English uses “for introducing” or “to introduce.”

Formation and relation to other words: The form is part of the broader system of infinitives in Estonian that express purpose. It is closely related to tutvustus (an introduction or presentation) and to the verb tutvustada. While tutvustus is a noun for an act of introducing, tutvustamiseks marks intention or purpose, often appearing with nouns that indicate what is being introduced (for example, materials for the introduction of a topic).

Usage: Tutvustamiseks is common in formal writing, manuals, program schedules, and event communications. It typically precedes or accompanies a noun phrase indicating the entity or topic to be introduced. Examples include: “Koolituse tutvustamiseks koostati lühikirjeldus.” (A brief description was prepared for the introduction of the training.) “Ettekande tutvustamiseks kasutage järgmisi slaide.” (For the introduction of the presentation, use the following slides.)

Notes: The form is not a standalone verb; it serves as a non-finite, purpose-marking element within sentences. It may be replaced by other purpose forms depending on style, but tutvustamiseks remains standard for indicating introduction-related purposes. See also tutvustus and tutvustada for related lexical entries.