töödeks

Töödeks is the translative plural form of the noun töö (work, job) in Estonian. It expresses a change into a state related to work or a designation of use, such as “for work” or “as work.” In English terms, it often corresponds to “for tasks” or “for jobs,” particularly when referring to multiple kinds of work or multiple tasks.

Grammatical notes: The translative case, marked by the suffix -ks, indicates a change into a state or a designated use. For plural nouns this is formed with the ending -deks, yielding töödeks from töö. Töödeks is therefore most commonly found in contexts describing purpose, suitability, or grouping by use. It contrasts with the singular form tööks, which can mean “as a job” or “for work” in a single-case context.

Usage and examples: Töödeks is often used in formal or planning language, such as procurement, project planning, training, or categorization, where items are described according to their intended use. Example sentences include: Need vahendid sobivad töödeks. (These tools are suitable for work/tasks.) Projekti on koostatud töödeks eri valdkondade jaoks. (The project is designed for work in different fields.) In such contexts, töödeks conveys that something is intended for a range of tasks or for work in general.

Relation to other forms: The singular form tööks is used when referring to work in a single role or purpose (as a job or for work in a singular sense). Töödeks then serves to express “for work” or “for tasks” in a plural sense, often emphasizing multiple tasks, roles, or purposes.

Overall, töödeks is a grammatical tool for indicating that something is intended for or designated as work, especially when multiple tasks or roles are involved.