pärimiseks
Pärimiseks is an Estonian term used in linguistics to describe the adverbial infinitive form of purpose derived from the verb pärima, meaning to inquire or to ask. The form expresses the aim or objective of an action and is roughly equivalent to the English expression “for the purpose of …” or “in order to inquire.” It is part of a broader group of Estonian -miseks constructions, which also includes forms such as lugemiseks (for reading) and õppimiseks (for studying).
Etymology and formation: Pärimiseks is formed by adding the purposive suffix -miseks to the stem related to
Usage: The form is most often found in formal, administrative, or legal texts, where it clarifies the
- Dokumentide pärimiseks on vaja asjakohast luba.
- Andmete pärimiseks tuleb esitada asjakohased volitused.
See also: Estonian grammar, -miseks suffix, pärima (to inquire), pärimine (inquiry).