programmeerimiseks

Programmeerimiseks is an Estonian non-finite form derived from the verb programmerima (to program). It expresses purpose or intention, roughly translating to “for programming” or “in order to program” in English. The form is commonly used to indicate the aim of an action or the intended use of an object, especially in technical, educational, and project planning contexts.

It is formed by attaching the suffix -miseks to the verb stem, producing a purposive infinitive. In practice, you will see phrases such as See raamat on mõeldud programmeerimiseks (This book is intended for programming) or Ma õpin programmeerimiseks (I study for programming).

Programmeerimiseks should be distinguished from the noun programmiime? Not: it is separate from the noun form programmerime? The intended point is that programmeerimiseks marks purpose, whereas the noun "programmeerimine" denotes the act of programming, with its own genitive form "programmeerimise." Context usually clarifies meaning. The form can appear as a complement before a noun to specify the purpose of equipment, education, or activities, for example in course descriptions or user manuals.

See also: programmerima, programmeerimine, Estonian grammar notes on infinitives of purpose.