mõistmaks
Mõistmaks is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from the verb mõistma, which means to understand. It is used to express purpose or aim in non-finite clauses and is often translated into English as “in order to understand” or simply “to understand.” The form is created by taking the verb stem mõist- and adding the suffix -maks.
In use, mõistmaks functions as a purposive infinitive. It appears in sentences where the action of the
Mõistmaks sits alongside other non-finite forms derived from mõistma, such as the standard infinitive mõistma and
Overall, mõistmaks is a specialized infinitive used to convey intentional understanding as the goal of an action,