Turvalisemalt

Turvalisemalt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a more safe manner” or “more safely.” It is used to describe how an action is performed with greater safety, often in safety-related or technical contexts.

Grammatically, turvalisemalt is formed from the adjective turvaline (safe) with the comparative turvalisem and the adverbial suffix that yields a phrase describing the manner of an action. It contrasts with turvaliselt, which can mean “safely” in a general sense, while turvalisemalt signals a higher degree of safety, typically in a comparative sense.

Usage in discourse is common in safety-critical writing, risk assessments, training materials, and policy guidance. It can modify verbs: “Ta tegutses turvalisemalt” (he acted more safely). It can appear in comparative constructions: “Proceduurid peavad olema turvalisemalt kavandatud ja rakendatud” (Procedures must be designed and implemented more safely). The term emphasizes enhancements in safety practices, procedures, or behaviors over another baseline.

Etymology-wise, turvalisemalt is derived from turvaline meaning safe, augmented by the comparative form and an adverbial suffix to express manner. This pattern is part of typical Estonian adjective-to-adverb derivation used to convey degrees of safety in descriptive and prescriptive texts.

See also: turvaline, turvalisem, turvaliselt, turvalisus.