lõppkasutusele

Lõppkasutusele is a term used in Estonian to denote the end-use of goods, technologies, or software. It refers to the final recipient or the intended purpose of a product, as opposed to intermediate use, resale, or further fabrication. The word is formed from lõppkasutus (end-use) with the allative suffix -le, which marks direction or destination, translating roughly to “to the end use” or “for end-use.”

In practice, lõppkasutusele appears mainly in regulatory, compliance, and commercial contexts. It is commonly used in discussions about export controls, licensing, and product labeling to distinguish items intended for final consumers or end users from those meant for intermediate processing or re-export. Phrases such as lõppkasutusele suunatud tooted (goods directed at end-use) and lõppkasutusele mõeldud tarkvara (software intended for end-use) illustrate its typical applications.

Related terms include lõppkasutaja (end user) and lõppkasutus (end-use). The term is predominantly found in technical, legal, or industry-specific language and is less common in everyday Estonian. Its exact usage can vary by sector and regulatory framework, but the core idea remains the same: specifying that a product or technology is intended for the final user or final use, rather than for intermediate steps or further distribution.