Tutvustuseks

Tutvustuseks is an Estonian noun form meaning “as an introduction” or “for introduction.” It is used to indicate the role or function of something that serves to introduce a topic, document, or presentation. The word derives from tutvustus, meaning introduction, and bears the suffix -eks which marks a function or role.

Etymology and morphology: Tutvustuseks is formed by combining the noun tutvustus with the suffix -eks, a productive way in Estonian to express “as” or “for” a particular purpose. The form is not a separate tense or case but a way to specify function within a sentence, often when describing the purpose of a section, document, or presentation.

Usage: The term appears in formal or instructional Estonian, especially in manuals, reports, academic writings, and presentations. It helps specify that a part of a text serves as an introduction to a broader topic. Typical contexts include describing the aim of a section or the intended use of a preliminary material.

Examples: See, for instance, a sentence such as: “See osa on koostatud tutvustuseks uue süsteemi toimimise kohta.” This indicates that the section is meant to provide an introduction to how the system operates. Another common usage is in guides or curricula to mark introductory content.

See also: Related terms include tutvustus (introduction), tutvustada (to introduce), and other Estonian forms that denote purpose or function in a similar way.