kasutamiseks

Kasutamiseks is an Estonian non-finite form derived from the verb kasutama (to use). It is formed with the stem used to convey purpose and expresses the idea “for use” or “for the purpose of using.” The form is part of the infinitive family and is commonly described as the infinitive with the suffix -miseks, used to denote the intended use of an object, action, or instruction.

In practice, kasutamiseks appears in noun phrases and instructions to specify function or purpose. It often occurs with other modifiers in phrases such as kasutamiseks mõeldud (intended for use) or kasutamiseks vajalik (necessary for use). The form itself is not declined for case, because it stays as a non-finite infinitive; its role is to indicate purpose rather than to serve as a finite verb.

Common contexts include technical manuals, product labels, and procedural texts, where kasutamiseks helps distinguish intended use from other activities. It can also occur in clauses that describe conditions for use, for example, Seade on mõeldud kasutamiseks kodustes tingimustes (The device is intended for use in domestic conditions).

Examples:

- See tööriist on kasutamiseks mõeldud. (This tool is intended for use.)

- Kasutamiseks tuleb järgida juhiseid. (For use, follow the instructions.)

- Toote kirjelduses märgitud kasutamiseks vajalikud töövahendid. (The tools required for use are listed in the product description.)

Overall, kasutamiseks is a specialized grammatical form used to express purpose and to specify the intended use within Estonian texts, particularly in informative and technical writing.