liitmiseks

Liitmiseks is an Estonian grammatical form used to express purpose in relation to joining or uniting. It is formed by adding the suffix -imiseks to the stem of a verb related to joining, such as liituma or liitma. This construction belongs to the category of infinitives of purpose in Estonian grammar and corresponds to the English phrase for joining or in order to join.

Grammatically, liitmiseks functions as a non-finite verb form that specifies the aim of an action. It is typically employed in formal or administrative language to indicate why something is being done or what the intended outcome is. The form can appear in sentences that describe processes, applications, or agreements where the act of joining is the intended result or objective of the described action. In practice, liitmiseks helps to clarify the purpose of membership, alliance-building, consolidation, or integration with an organization or group.

Context and usage notes emphasize that liitmiseks is part of a broader set of purpose-infinitives in Estonian. It is most common in written material, policy texts, official statements, and legal or organizational documentation where precise intent related to joining is important. While there are related forms that also convey purpose or outcome, liitmiseks specifically centers on the act or aim of joining. Its exact frequency and preferred variants can vary by register and author, but it remains a recognized way to express “for joining” or “in order to join” in Estonian.