Soodsamalt

Soodsamalt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a cheaper way” or “more cheaply.” It denotes that something is done or offered at a lower price than alternatives, and is commonly used in price comparisons and advertising.

The word is the adverbial form of the comparative adjective soodsam, which describes something as cheaper or more affordable. The adverb soodsamalt is formed by adding an adverbial suffix to the comparative, allowing it to modify verbs and describe the manner of an action related to cost or price.

In usage, soodsamalt typically appears in price comparisons and promotional contexts. It can modify a verb (for example, ostsin soodsamalt, “I bought it more cheaply”) or appear in phrases such as soodsamalt kui teised, “cheaper than others.” It is common in consumer journalism, marketing, and everyday speech when discussing costs and value. When contrasting prices, soodsamalt is often paired with kui or compared against other offers.

Related terms include soodne (affordable) and odav (cheap), with their comparative and adverbial forms such as soodsam, odavam, and odavamalt. The concept is closely tied to discounts (soodustused) and pricing strategies in retail. Soodsamalt is a neutral, standard term appropriate for informative writing, journalism, and consumer guidance in Estonian.