mängimiseks

Mängimiseks is the Estonian verbal noun form meaning “for playing” or “to play.” It is derived from the verb mängima (to play) and is used to express purpose, similar to the English phrase “for playing.” The form is created with the suffix -miseks, which turns a verb into a non-finite noun indicating the intended use of something or the purpose of an action.

In usage, mängimiseks appears in phrases describing the purpose of objects, spaces, or activities. Examples include: mängimiseks mõeldud vahendid (equipment intended for playing), Mängimiseks on vaja sobivat varustust (To play, suitable equipment is required), and See kast on mõeldud mängimiseks (This box is designed for playing). It can also function on its own in sentences like Mängimiseks on vaja aega (To play, one needs time).

Related forms include other -miseks constructions such as lugemiseks (for reading) and joomiseks (for drinking). These forms are common in Estonian in instructions, signage, product descriptions, and educational texts, where it is important to specify the purpose or intended use of an item or activity.

Notes on usage: mängimiseks is not a finite verb, but a non-finite noun that can modify nouns or combine with adjectives to describe suitability or design. When used with a noun phrase, it often appears as a complement or attribute, for example, mõeldud mängimiseks or sobiv mängimiseks.