tervislikult

tervislikult is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a healthy way” or “healthily.” It is formed from the adjective tervislik, meaning healthy, by adding the adverbial suffix -ult. The word is used to describe actions or behaviours that promote health and well-being, rather than simply stating a state of health.

In use, ter vislikult describes the manner in which an action is performed. For example, one might say: “Söö tervislikult,” meaning “Eat healthily,” or “Ta elab tervislikult,” meaning “He lives healthily.” Another construction is “Me peaksime tervislikult toituma,” which expresses a recommendation to follow a healthy diet. The adverb typically follows the verb it modifies and helps convey how an activity is carried out.

Etymology and form: ter vislikult derives from the core Estonian word tervislik (healthy) with the addition of the -ult suffix to create an adverb, aligning with common Estonian patterns for adverb formation from adjectives. This suffixing pattern is a standard way to express manner in everyday speech and writing.

Notes on usage: ter vislikult is neutral and widely understood in both informal and formal contexts. It often appears in discussions of diet, exercise, sleep, and overall lifestyle choices. While the core idea is straightforward, the choice of related phrases (such as tervislik toitumine or tervislik eluviis) can vary with nuance, but ter vislikult remains a reliable modifier for actions performed in a health-conscious way.