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 muutuda (to become). It is commonly used to list targets or to describe what a project or organization aims to achieve. Examples: “Ettevõte on eesmärkideks seadnud järgmised sihid: kasumi kasv, kliendirahulolu parandamine ja turuosa suurendamine.” and “Projekt on määratud eesmärkideks tagada kasutajate parem ligipääsetavus.” These usages show that the phrase functions to frame certain activities or outcomes as goals to be pursued.

Semantically, eesmärkideks emphasizes designation and role rather than the immediate actions themselves. It is typical in formal documents, strategic plans, and policy statements where multiple targets are articulated and monitored. The term is closely related to siht and eesmärk, with slight nuance: siht denotes a target or aim, while eesmärk often carries a stronger sense of an intended, achievable objective within a plan.

Etymologically, eesmärk comes from the Estonian elements ees- (in front, ahead) and märk (sign), reflecting a sense of a sign or target to aim for. The translative plural form eesmärkideks therefore means “as goals” in lists, plans, and official statements.