pesemiseks

Pesemiseks is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the verb pesema (to wash). It is a nominalized infinitive with the translative suffix -ks and is used to express purpose or intended use, effectively meaning “for washing” or “in order to wash.” The form appears in instructional texts, product labels, and sentences that specify what something is designed for.

Etymology and formation: The base noun pesemine means the act or process of washing. By adding the translative suffix -ks, the word becomes pesemiseks, indicating the purpose of an object or action. This pattern is common in Estonian, and parallel forms exist with other verbs, such as puhastamiseks (for cleaning) or lõikamiseks (for cutting).

Usage and examples: Pesemiseks is typically used to indicate the intended use of a device, substance, or process. For example, See seade on pesemiseks mõeldud (This device is intended for washing). See vedelik on pesemiseks ette nähtud (This liquid is intended for washing). It can also appear in descriptive phrases that specify suitability, such as “pesemiseks sobiv” (suitable for washing).

Context and notes: Pesemiseks is more common in technical, administrative, or marketing language than in everyday conversation, where simpler phrases like “pesu jaoks” or “ettenähtud pesuks” might be used. The form aligns with other purpose expressions in Estonian grammar and helps clarify the function or use of items in a concise way.

See also: pesemine, the noun for the act of washing; other -miseks forms such as puhastamiseks, lõikamiseks, which express similar purpose constructions with related verbs.