uurimistööks

Uurimistööks is a translative form of the Estonian noun uurimistöö, meaning research work or a research project. The phrase is used to indicate purpose or role, answering questions such as “for what purpose?” or “for which task?” and is common in academic and formal contexts.

In grammar, uurimistöö is the base noun, and the suffix -ks marks the translative case. This form is used when describing the intended use, function, or outcome of something in relation to a research task. For example: Andmed koguti uurimistööks (The data were collected for the research work). Ta valis meetodit uurimistööks (She chose the method for the research work). Uurimistööks vajalikud vahendid refers to tools necessary for the research work.

Typical contexts for uurimistööks include academic writing, grant and project proposals, theses and dissertations, and institutional reports. It is common to encounter phrases like uurimistööks sobiv meetod (a method suitable for the research work) or materjalid uurimistööks (materials for the research work). The form helps distinguish between the activity itself (uurimistöö) and the purpose or use of resources or actions for that activity (uurimistööks).

Relation to related terms: uurimistöö describes the actual research task, project, or paper, while uurimistööks specifies the intended use, purpose, or function connected to that work. The term is neutral and typically found in formal or academic Estonian, without implying quality or outcome beyond the stated purpose.