soovitud

Soovitud is an Estonian adjective and past passive participle meaning “desirable,” “desired,” or “sought-after.” It describes things that have been wished for, requested, or specified. The word is formed from the noun soovi or soovi (desire) with the participial suffix -itud, and it can function both attributively (before a noun) and predicatively with a linking verb.

In usage, soovitud is common in formal and practical contexts. In procurement and marketing, it refers to items or quantities that a buyer requests, for example sood out “soovitud kogus” (the desired quantity) or “soovitud tooted” (the desired products). In human resources and job postings, it describes qualifications an employer prefers, such as “soovitud kvalifikatsioonid” (desired qualifications). In everyday language, it can denote aspirational aims or expected outcomes, e.g., “soovitud tulemus” (the desired result).

The word should not be confused with soovitatud, which is a related term but comes from the verb soovitada (to recommend). Soovitatud means something that is desired or requested, while soovitatud means something that is recommended or advised. Both words share the same root related to desire or suggestion but convey different nuances.

Etymologically, soovitud reflects Estonian tendency to form adjectives from nouns with participial suffixes to express state or relation. It remains a versatile term across domains, from technical specifications to everyday expressions, always signaling a wish, requirement, or preference that has been expressed or anticipated.