ennetuseks

Ennetuseks is an Estonian adverb meaning “as a precaution” or “for prevention.” It is used to introduce information intended to prevent harm, confusion, or problems, and is commonly found in safety guidelines, health advisories, and journalistic notes.

Origin and form: The word is formed from the noun ennetus (prevention) with the suffix -useks, producing a sense of “for the purpose of prevention.” It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence and functions as a preface to instructions or warnings.

Usage: Ennetuseks is typically positioned at the beginning of a sentence or paragraph to frame subsequent instructions or cautions. In everyday language it can precede a clause that advises precautions or explains preventive measures, making the information easier to follow or safer to undertake.

Examples: Ennetuseks palume teil täita vorm enne sündmuse toimumist. Ennetuseks rõhutab autor, et see artikkel ei asenda ametlikku teavet.

Notes: The term is widely used in Estonian and is appropriate for formal, semi-formal, and instructional writing. It is not a proper noun and does not refer to a person, place, or titled work.