alustamiseks

Alustamiseks is an Estonian noun-form used to express purpose: it means “for starting” or “in order to start.” It is formed from the act of starting (alustamine) with the suffix -miseks, which marks purpose in Estonian. The construction is commonly used to indicate what needs to be done or prepared in order to begin a given task.

Grammatically, alustamiseks typically appears with another noun in the genitive to specify what is being started, for example projekti alustamiseks (for starting the project). It can also function in a predicative or adverbial role in formal writing, as in lause like: Alustamiseks on vaja plaani (A plan is needed in order to start). This form is most frequent in planning documents, procedural texts, and official communications, where expressing preparatory requirements is common.

Etymology and related forms: the word derives from the verb alustada (to begin) and the noun alustamine (the act of starting). The suffix -miseks attaches to nouns or nominalized verb forms to indicate purpose, with several counterparts existing for different activities, such as valmistamiseks (for preparing) or arendamiseks (for developing). These forms share a similar function: they introduce a purpose clause or modify a main clause to explain what is necessary to perform the action.

Usage notes: alustamiseks is a neutral, formal construction. It is understood in standard Estonian and is widely used in administrative, educational, and organizational contexts. In everyday speech, speakers may simplify phrasing but still understand the meaning when this form appears.

See also: alustamine, alustada, vajalikkus—kõik seotud vormid ja verbide derivatsioonid, mis väljendavad eesmärki või alustamist.