sihtimiseks

Sihtmiseks is an Estonian grammatical form derived from the verb sihtima (to aim, to target). It denotes purpose and translates roughly as "for targeting" or "for the purpose of targeting" in English. The form is created by adding the suffix -miseks to the infinitive stem sihtima, producing a non-finite construction that can function as a modifier indicating purpose.

In usage, sihtimiseks typically accompanies nouns or verbs to specify why an action is undertaken. For example: "Andmete kogumine sihtimiseks on oluline" (data collection for targeting is important). "Kampaania sihtimiseks kasutatakse erinevaid analüüsimeetodeid" (various analysis methods are used for targeting the campaign). It can also modify noun phrases, as in "sihtimiseks mõeldud andmed" (data intended for targeting).

The term is common in fields such as digital marketing, data analytics, and policy design, where specifying target groups or outcomes is important. In general Estonian, the suffix -miseks serves to mark purpose across many verbs, with the corresponding noun forms like sihtimine providing the broader concept of targeting.