Õppimiseks

Õppimiseks is Estonian for “for learning” or “in order to learn.” It is formed from the verb õppima (to learn) and the noun õppimine (learning) with the purpose suffix -miseks. The suffix marks the intended purpose of an action and is used to express why something is done or what it is meant for.

Usage and meaning

Õppimiseks is used to indicate that an activity or resource serves the aim of learning. It often appears in sentences describing goals, instructions, or conditions related to learning. For example: See materjal on mõeldud õppimiseks. (This material is intended for learning.) Õppimiseks on oluline aega ja keskendumist. (For learning, time and focus are important.)

Related forms and examples

The semantic field includes the related noun õppimine (learning) and verbs such as õppima (to learn) and õppija (a learner). Other -miseks forms express similar purpose, such as saamiseks (for obtaining) or kasutamiseks (for use). These forms are common in educational contexts, training materials, and guidelines that specify the aim of an activity or resource.

Etymology and structure

Õppimiseks demonstrates Estonian nominalization and compounding: the base aprendizagem concept õppimine combined with the purpose suffix -miseks. This suffix is a productive way to create phrases that convey purpose, often appearing before or after the main verb in a clause to clarify intent.

See also

Estonian grammar on nominalization and the use of the suffix -miseks; related terms such as õppimine, õppija, and õppima.