kaardistamisele

Kaardistamisele is the allative form of the Estonian noun kaardistamine, which means mapping or cartography. In Estonian grammar, the allative case is marked by the suffix -le and is used to indicate direction toward a goal or target of an action. When formed from kaardistamine, kaardistamisele serves to show that mapping is the object or aim of a verb or process in a sentence.

The term appears primarily in formal or administrative language, such as policy documents, planning materials, and budgetary texts. It signals that resources, attention, or activities are directed toward mapping efforts rather than describing mapping as an end in itself. It is common to encounter constructions like "suunatud kaardistamisele" (directed toward mapping) or "kaardistamisele suunatud ressursid" (resources directed to mapping), illustrating its function as a directional complement.

Usage notes: kaardistamisele is a grammatical form rather than a standalone concept. The base noun kaardistamine refers to the process of mapping, data visualization, or charting, while kaardistamisele specifies the target or purpose within a sentence. The allative form tends to occur in formal, institutional, or technical contexts, where precise direction of actions or resources is important.

See also: kaardistamine.