kasumlik

Kasumlik is an Estonian adjective meaning profitable or lucrative, describing something that yields financial gain or a positive financial return. It is commonly used to characterize businesses, investments, contracts, projects, and other ventures that are expected to generate profit or have already demonstrated profitability. The opposite form is kahjumlik, meaning loss-making.

Etymology: The word is formed from the noun kasum, meaning profit, with the suffix -lik creating adjectives that denote a quality. The related noun kasumlikkus denotes profitability, the state or quality of being profitable.

Usage: Kasumlik can refer to realized profits or projected profitability, depending on context. It is widely used in business planning, financial reporting, and economic commentary. Phrases include kasumlik ettevõte (a profitable company), kasumlik projekt (a profitable project), or kasumlik investeering (a profitable investment). In analysis, profitability is discussed through kasum, kasumlikkus, and related terms, while the opposite concept is kahjumlik or kahjumlikkus. The term remains neutral and descriptive, suitable for formal and semi-formal discourse.

See also: kasum, kasumlikkus, kahjumlik.