nõustamiseks

Nõustamiseks is an Estonian word form that derives from the noun nõustamine, meaning counseling, advising, or consultation. The suffix -miseks indicates purpose, so nõustamiseks translates roughly to “for counseling” or “for consultation.” It is a form used to show the intended use of resources, services, or activities rather than the action of counseling itself.

In usage, nõustamiseks appears in administrative, educational, healthcare, and social welfare contexts. It designates that something is designed, allocated, or intended specifically to support counseling processes. Examples include phrases such as nõustamiseks mõeldud materjalid (materials intended for counseling), nõustamiseks ettenähtud aeg (time allocated for counseling), and nõustamiseks eraldatud vahendid (funds allocated for counseling). The form helps clarify the aim of programs, guidelines, or services.

Nõustamiseks should be distinguished from nõustamine (the act or service of counseling) and from konsultatsioon (a related term often used for a formal consultation with a professional). In official or formal language, nõustamiseks is common when specifying purposes in policies, contracts, or procedural documents. The term can be combined with various nouns to express purpose, and its usage may vary slightly by sector, but it generally retains the meaning of “for counseling/for consultation.” See also nõustamine, konsultatsioon, nõustamisteenused.