mõtestamaks
Mõtestamaks is an Estonian non-finite verb form derived from the verb mõtestama, which means to think through, interpret, or assess. The form mõtestamaks functions as an infinitive of purpose, used to indicate the aim or motive of an action. In simple terms, it can be translated as “in order to test” or “for testing” depending on the context. It is a non-finite form and does not conjugate for person or number.
The form is typically used in formal or technical writing to express why an action is undertaken.
In everyday Estonian, speakers more often use subordinate finite clauses with conjunctions such as et, or other
See also: Estonian grammar, non-finite verb forms, infinitive, infinitive of purpose.