tegemiseks

Tegemiseks is an Estonian non-finite form derived from the verb tegema, meaning to do or to make. The suffix -miseks is used to form a noun-like infinitive that expresses purpose or aim. In usage, tegedemiseks phrases roughly translate to “in order to do” or “for doing,” and they often appear to indicate the purpose of an action or an intended outcome.

Morphology and usage: The form tegemiseks is created by attaching -miseks to the infinitive stem of tegema. It is commonly found in phrases where a noun or noun-like idea is introduced to specify the purpose of an action. It is frequently used in written Estonian and in formal speech to express why something is done, what it is for, or what is required to achieve a goal. It can occur with compound nouns to denote a specific activity.

Examples:

- Raha tegemiseks on vaja tööd. (To make money, one needs work.)

- Koogitegemiseks on vaja jahu, suhkrut ja munasid. (For making cakes, flour, sugar, and eggs are needed.)

- Uue projekti jaoks vajalikud sammud on kirjeldatud koogitegemiseks kasutatavas nimekirjas. (The steps needed for the new project are described in the cake-making list—note: illustration of purpose-like phrasing.)

Relation to other forms: Tegemiseks contrasts with finite clauses introduced by et or other conjunctions that express purpose. It is part of the broader Estonian system of non-finite verb forms used to express intent, requirement, or aim alongside other infinitive and participial constructions.

See also: Estonian grammar, infinitive, non-finite verb forms, purpose constructions.