sihtotstarbelisi

Sihtotstarbelisi is an Estonian term used primarily in formal language to designate things that are intended for a particular purpose or audience. The form is a plural or genitive variant of the adjective sihtotstarbeline, which conveys the sense of being designed or designated for a specific use. Etymology combines siht- (“target” or “purpose”) with otstarbeline (“for use, aimed at”), and the ending -isi marks a grammatical inflection in Estonian. The word appears most commonly in legal, regulatory, policy, and product-labeling contexts where it is important to specify that certain actions, permissions, or items are suitable for a defined use rather than general application.

In practice, sihtotstarbelisi signals compliance with requirements for a designated use case. It is relatively rare in everyday speech and is not widely listed in common Estonian dictionaries; its appearance is therefore mostly limited to formal documents, contract language, and official guidance. The term can be paired with nouns such as kasutus (use), lubatus (authorization), or toode (product) to express “for a specific use.” Related terms include sihtotstarbeline (intended-use) and phrases describing intended use and limitations.

See also: Intended use, product labeling, regulatory compliance. References: consult authoritative Estonian dictionaries and legal vocabulary resources for contemporary usage; corpus studies may provide frequency data.