eesmärkideks
Eesmärkideks is the translative plural form of the Estonian noun eesmärk, meaning “goal” or “objective.” It translates roughly as “as goals” or “as objectives” and is used when something is designated to function as goals. The form is built from the plural stem eesmärkide (from eesmärkide), plus the translative ending -ideks, which marks a change of state or role, indicating that the items are being treated as goals.
In planning and strategy contexts, eesmärkideks appears in constructions with verbs such as seada (to set) or
Semantically, eesmärkideks emphasizes designation and role rather than the immediate actions themselves. It is typical in
Etymologically, eesmärk comes from the Estonian elements ees- (in front, ahead) and märk (sign), reflecting a