seletamiseks

Seletamiseks is an Estonian linguistic form, derived from the verb seletama, which means to explain. It is created by attaching the suffix -miseks to the infinitive form, producing a verbal noun that expresses purpose. In essence, seletamiseks means “for explaining” or “in order to explain.”

Usage and function

The form is used to indicate purpose or intended use within a sentence or nominal phrase. It functions similarly to other -miseks forms in Estonian, which attach to verb stems to convey a purpose. Seletamiseks can modify nouns to specify what the item or action is for, and it often appears in formal or instructional contexts.

Common constructions

Seletamiseks mõeldud materjal is a typical phrase meaning “material intended for explaining.” Seletamiseks vajalikud näited can refer to examples needed for the purpose of explanation. As a non-finite form, seletamiseks does not carry tense and does not function as a standalone predicate; it complements a noun or clause to express purpose.

Relationship to other forms

Seletamiseks is part of a broader set of -miseks forms used in Estonian to denote purpose (for use, for example, kasutamiseks; for reading, lugemiseks). These forms are widely used in technical, educational, and instructional writing to indicate the intended function of objects, materials, or actions.

Examples in context

In explanatory texts, phrases like “seletamiseks mõeldud materjal” help specify that the material is designed to explain concepts. The form provides a concise way to relate tools and content to their intended explanatory purpose.

See also

Estonian grammar; Verbal nouns; -miseks suffix.