Ületamiseks

Ületamiseks is a grammatical form in Estonian derived from the verb ületama, meaning to overcome or surpass. It is a non-finite noun (an infinitive noun) used to express purpose, frequently translated into English as “for overcoming” or “in order to overcome.”

Formation and usage: The form is created by attaching the suffix -miseks to the infinitive stem ületama, yielding ületamiseks. It functions to indicate the aim or objective of an action and is often found in formal or written language. Typical constructions include phrases like raskuste ületamiseks (to overcome difficulties) or piiride ületamiseks (to surpass limits). It can appear in clauses that describe motives, plans, or requirements, without acting as the main predicate.

Semantic notes: Ületamiseks is not a standalone verb; it is a non-finite construction that relies on context to determine the full action. Its use tends to be more common in official, academic, or motivational prose than in casual speech. The form often accompanies nouns, adjectives, or verbs that describe actions aimed at achieving a goal.

Relation to related forms: The concept is connected to the verb ületama (to overcome) and to other nominalized infinitives in Estonian, such as ületamine (the act of overcoming). While ületamine denotes the act itself, ületamiseks emphasizes the purpose or intention behind an action. In practice, speakers choose between these forms to convey different nuances of motivation and objective.