Ohutult

Ohutult is an Estonian adverb meaning “safely” or “cautiously.” It describes the manner in which an action is performed and emphasizes safety or the avoidance of harm. The word is used in everyday speech as well as in formal texts, particularly in contexts involving safety, risk management, and responsible conduct.

Formation and etymology: Ohutult is formed from the adjective ohutu meaning “safe, secure” or from the noun ohutus meaning “safety,” with the standard Estonian adverbial suffix -lt. It belongs to the class of adverbs of manner and carries a neutral, objective tone, making it suitable for instructions, reporting, and descriptive text.

Usage notes and examples: Use ohutult to express that something should be done with care to prevent danger. Examples include: Ta sõitis ohutult läbi ristmiku. (He drove safely through the intersection.) Ohutult käsitsege kemikaale tööprotsesside ajal. (Handle chemicals safely during the process.) In practice, ohutult often emphasizes the outcome of safety measures, while synonyms such as hoolikalt stress the attentiveness or thoroughness of the action.

Relation to other terms: Ohutult is closely related to ohutus (safety) and ohutu (safe). It is sometimes contrasted with hoolikalt (carefully) or ettevaatlikult (cautiously), where ohutult focuses more on safety and risk avoidance rather than meticulousness alone.

See also: ohutus, ohutu, ettevaatlikkus. In safety-oriented discourse, ohutult is a common descriptor for procedures, behaviors, and instructions that aim to prevent harm.