Väljaandeks

Väljaandeks is an Estonian grammatical form of the verb phrase välja anda, meaning to publish or issue. It is used to designate the intended use, purpose, or status of a text, document, or other material, indicating that it is meant to be published or released. In English, it is often translated as "for publication" or "to be published."

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix välja- (out, external) with the verb anda (to give, to publish), and the suffix -ks marks a translative or purposive meaning in Estonian grammar. As a translative form, väljaandeks signals the state toward which the item is directed—its destined publication.

Usage: Väljaandeks is commonly found in publishing workflows, bibliographic notes, and formal documentation. It can appear after a noun phrase to label the intended outcome of preparing material for release. For example, "See käsikiri on väljaandeks" (This manuscript is for publication) or "Dokumendid on väljaandeks" (The documents are for publication). It is most often used in administrative, editorial, or library contexts.

Related terms:

- välja anda: to publish, issue

- väljaanne: publication, edition

- väljaandja: publisher

- avalikustama: to publish/make public

See also: In cataloging and editors’ notes, väljaandeks helps distinguish material intended for public distribution from drafts or internal documents. The term underscores publishing status rather than content specifics and is part of standard Estonian publishing and documentation vocabulary.