kättesaamiseks

Kättesaamiseks is an Estonian term formed from the verb kättesaama (to become accessible, to obtain) and the nominalized form kättesaamine (obtainment, accessibility). The suffix -miseks turns the word into a purpose-oriented form that roughly corresponds to “for obtaining” or “in order to obtain.” It is commonly used to indicate the goal or use of an action, especially when referring to information, services, or physical access.

Usage and meaning: Kättesaamiseks is typically employed to express purpose in phrases that specify what is being accessed or obtained. It is often found in formal or administrative contexts. For example, andmete kättesaamiseks tuleb esitada taotlus translates as “to obtain data, one must submit an application.” Kättesaamiseks vajalikud tingimused means “the conditions necessary to obtain access.”

Relation to ligipääs and related terminology: In Estonian, ligipääs (access) is a closely related noun. Kättesaamiseks emphasizes the action of obtaining or accessing a resource, whereas ligipääs more directly denotes the state of being able to access. The two terms commonly appear in legal, administrative, and information-technology contexts, sometimes appearing together (e.g., “kättesaamiseks vajaliku ligipääsu tagamine” — ensuring the access required to obtain).

See also: kättesaamine (the act of obtaining), ligipääs (access), informatsioonioigus (information access in legal context).