soovitatav

Soovitatav is an Estonian adjective meaning "recommended" or "advisable." It describes something that is advised by guidelines, authorities, or expert opinion, rather than something mandatory. The term is commonly used in manuals, product descriptions, health and safety texts, and other formal writing to indicate a suggested course of action or a preferred option.

The word is formed from the verb soovitama (to recommend) with a passive participle suffix, giving the sense of 'to be recommended.' In everyday language, the related form soovitav is also used; both forms are common, with soovitatav appearing more in formal or official contexts.

Usage: It can modify a noun, as in "soovitatav lahendus" (a recommended solution), or occur as a predicate: "See on soovitatav" (This is advisable/it is recommended). In guideline language, you may encounter phrases like "Soovitav on kasutama..." or "See on soovitatav" to convey advisable action. The antonym is mitte soovitatav (not recommended), or "mitte soovitav" in some contexts.

Compared to synonyms: "soovitav" is close in meaning and may be used in less formal contexts; "soovitatav" tends to appear in more official or technical text. The concept is part of standard Estonian regulatory and instructional vocabulary and is distinct from "kohustuslik" (mandatory), which expresses a stronger obligation.