samamoodi

Samamoodi is an Estonian adverb meaning “in the same way” or “likewise.” It is used to indicate that an action, result, or state should be or was carried out similarly to something already described. The expression appears in both spoken and written Estonian and can introduce a comparison or a prescription that mirrors a previous example.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from sama meaning “the same” and moodi meaning “manner” or “way.” It is usually written as a single word, samamoodi, but the two-word form sama moodi also appears in some texts, especially in older or more formal contexts.

Usage notes: Samamoodi can begin a clause, linking it to a prior statement (for example, “Ta tegi seda samamoodi nagu tema vend” – “He did it in the same way as his brother.”). It can also stand alone to emphasize consistency or repetition of a method (for instance, “Samamoodi tuleb jätkata” – “We must continue in the same way”). The expression is versatile in both descriptive and instructional language.

Variations and related terms: The two-word variant sama moodi is common in certain registers and may be preferred in more formal writing. In everyday speech, samamoodi is the standard form. Other phrases to express similar ideas include järgnenud viisil or samal viisil, depending on nuance.

See also: Estonian language; Adverbs; Comparison linguistics.