ülekandeks

Ülekandeks is an Estonian grammatical form that serves to express the purpose of a transfer. It is the translative form of the noun ülekanne (or ülekande), meaning transfer or remittance. The translative case, marked by the suffix -ks, is used in Estonian to indicate aims, goals, or purposes, often equivalent to the English "for" or "for the purpose of." Thus ülekandeks literally means "for transfer" or "for the purpose of transfer."

Usage and context

Ülekandeks appears mainly in formal, administrative, and financial language. It is commonly used to denote the intended use or destination of funds, documents, or communications in official texts, banking instructions, and payment forms. In practice, it can be found in phrases such as "Makse eesmärk: ülekandeks" (the purpose of the payment: for transfer) or "Selgitus: ülekandeks" (explanation: for transfer). The form helps clarify that a given transfer is meant to serve a transfer-related purpose rather than another use.

Etymology and related forms

Ülekandeks is formed from the noun ülekanne (transfer) with the Estonian translative suffix -ks. It is related to other translative forms that indicate purpose or change of state. In everyday speech, ülekandeks is less common; it predominantly appears in written, formal language and institutional documents.

See also

Estonian grammar, translative case, banking and payment terminology in Estonian.