turvalisem

Turvalisem is the Estonian comparative form of the adjective turvaline, meaning “safer” or “more secure.” It is used to compare the safety or security of people, objects, environments, or systems.

Etymology and formation: The positive form is turvaline; turvalisem is formed with the comparative suffix -isem, and the corresponding superlative is turvalisim. The term derives from the root turv- (safety) with standard Estonian derivational suffixes.

Usage: Turvalisem appears in everyday language, journalism, product descriptions, and policy discussions to indicate that one option offers higher safety than another. It is commonly used with kui or kui=kuuldav equivalent constructions in Estonian, translating to “safer than” in English.

Examples: Estonian: See auto on turvalisem kui eelmine mudel. English translation: This car is safer than the previous model. In context, turvalisem is often part of comparisons that highlight improvements in safety features, design, or procedures.

See also: turvaline, turvalisus, turvameetmed.