kogumiseks

Kogumiseks is an Estonian linguistic term used to denote a purpose-oriented infinitive form derived from the idea of collecting. It expresses the intended function of an object, action, or plan, roughly equivalent to the English phrase "for collecting."

Etymology and formation: The form is associated with the noun kogumine (the act of collecting) and the verb koguma (to collect). By attaching the suffix -seks, a nominalized infinitive or purpose marker is created, which can function within noun phrases to indicate the intended use or goal. In standard written Estonian, the same idea can also be conveyed with phrasing such as kogumiseks mõeldud, meaning "designed for collecting."

Usage: The form is more commonly encountered in descriptive, technical, or historical texts than in everyday speech. It appears in compound noun phrases or as a modifier to specify purpose. Examples include kogumiseks mõeldud karp (a box intended for collecting) or kogumiseks sobiv vahend (a tool suitable for collecting). In sentences, kogumiseks helps to signal the intended use of an object or action, functioning similarly to how English uses "for collecting."

Relation to other terms: Related lemmas include kogumine (collection) and koguma (to collect). The suffix -seks is part of a broader Estonian pattern for forming adjectives or purpose-bearing phrases from nouns, enabling concise expressions of function.

See also: Estonian grammar, kogumine, koguma, -seks suffix, purpose constructions.