õmblemiseks

Õmblemiseks is the Estonian translative form of the noun õmblemine (embroidery). It expresses purpose or intended use, roughly translating to “for embroidery” or “to embroider.” In Estonian grammar, the suffix -ks marks the translative case and is used to indicate function, aim, or destination of an object or action.

The form appears in phrases describing what something is used for or what activity is intended. Examples include: See niit sobib õmblemiseks (This thread is suitable for embroidery) and Riie on õmblemiseks mõeldud (The fabric is intended for embroidery). It can also introduce noun phrases such as õmblemiseks mõeldud vahendid (tools intended for embroidery).

In practical use, õmblemiseks helps specify purposes in craft and textile contexts. It is not a verb by itself; rather, it is a grammatical form applied to nouns (and sometimes adjectives) to designate function or intended use. The construction is common in product descriptions, manuals, and hobbyist discourse, where distinguishing the intended application of materials or tools is important.