kiirelt

Kiirelt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a quick manner” or “quickly.” It is formed from the adjective kiire, meaning fast, with the adverbial suffix -lt. In grammar terms, kiirelt belongs to a category of adverbs that express the manner in which an action is performed.

The word is used across standard Estonian in both spoken and written forms. As a manner adverb, kiirelt modifies verbs and can be placed before or after the verb in a sentence depending on emphasis and rhythm. Its use often conveys speed, efficiency, or urgency, and it can appear in descriptive passages as well as instructions or news reporting.

Examples of use include sentences such as “Ta lõpetas töö kiirelt,” meaning “He finished the work quickly,” and “Meie meeskond reageeris kiirelt,” meaning “Our team responded quickly.” The adverb can also express rapid progression or prompt action in a range of contexts, from everyday tasks to formal communications.

Related terms in Estonian include kiirus (speed) and kiire (fast), with kiirelt acting as the adverbial form that specifies how an action is performed. While closely connected to other speed-related words, kiirelt is primarily a modifier of verbs and serves to convey the pace at which an action occurs.