soodsam

Soodsam is an Estonian adjective meaning “cheaper” or “more affordable,” used to compare prices or costs. It is the comparative form of soodne, a word that conveys price advantage or affordability. In everyday usage, soodsam modifies nouns or appears in noun phrases: for example, “soodsam hind” (a cheaper price) and “soodsam toode” (an affordable product). It can also be used predicatively: “See on soodsam” (This is cheaper).

The word is common in commerce and advertising in Estonia, where signs, catalogs, and online stores highlight soodsam deals. The adverb form is soodsamalt, meaning “more cheaply,” and the superlative is formed as “kõige soodsam” (the cheapest). Related terms include soodne (affordable, advantageous) and odav (cheap). The usage of soodsam often signals monetary savings and perceived value and is understood across Estonian-speaking regions.