käitamiseks

Käitamiseks is a form in Estonian that expresses purpose, roughly translating as “for operating,” “for handling,” or “for use.” It is formed from the verb käitama (to operate, to handle) with the suffix -miseks. The result is a non-finite, purpose-oriented form used to describe what something is intended to be used for or how it should be operated.

Etymology and formation

Käitamiseks combines the verb stem käita- with the suffix -miseks, which marks purpose. It functions similarly to other Estonian purpose infinitives such as kasutamiseks (for use) or ohutuse tagamiseks (in order to ensure safety). As a purpose form, it often accompanies nouns or clauses that specify the function or instruction related to operation and handling.

Meaning and usage

The primary role of käitamiseks is to indicate the intended use of a device, process, or procedure. It appears in technical, regulatory, and instructional language, as well as product specifications. Examples include describing what is required to operate a system or what a tool is designed for.

Examples

- Suhte süsteemi käitamiseks on vaja koolitust. (To operate the system, training is required.)

- Käitamiseks mõeldud vahendeid tuleb hoida lastele kättesaamatus kohas. (Tools intended for operation must be kept out of reach of children.)

- Seade on käitamiseks ette nähtud ning selle kasutusjuhendis on toodud täpsed juhised. (The device is intended for operation, and the manual provides exact instructions.)

Related forms

The related noun käitamine means “handling” or “operating,” while kasutamiseks (for use) and ohutuse tagamiseks (to ensure safety) are other purpose-infinitives commonly found in similar contexts.

Translation note

In English, käitamiseks is typically rendered as “for operating/for operating purposes” or more briefly as “for use” when the context clearly involves operating a device or system.