soovituslikult

Soovituslikult is an Estonian adverb meaning ideally or preferably, often rendered as “as recommended” in English. It signals that a course of action is advised or preferred in guidelines, instructions, or normative statements, rather than mandatory.

Grammatically, soovituslikult is formed from the adjective soovituslik (meaning recommended or advisable) with the adverbial suffix -lt, yielding a form that modifies verbs to describe how something should be done. It is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as manuals, health guidelines, technical documents, and policy texts, to convey best-practice guidance.

Usage notes:

- Soovituslikult is typically paired with verbs that express actions or procedures, indicating the recommended manner or order of steps.

- It does not express necessity or obligation; rather, it presents guidance or a preferred option.

Examples:

- Soovituslikult tuleks ravim võtta pärast sööki. (The medication should be taken after meals, ideally.)

- Soovituslikult tuleks andmed varundada regulaarselt. (Data should be backed up regularly, preferably.)

In practice, soovituslikult helps distinguish between what is recommended and what is required, making it a common tool for communicating best practices, recommendations, and policy guidance in Estonian texts.