ägedalt

ägedalt is an Estonian adverb meaning “fiercely,” “vehemently,” or “intensely.” It is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, often implying strong emotion, aggressiveness, or resoluteness. The nuance is stronger than simply “strongly” and can carry connotations of anger or force.

Grammatically, ägedalt is formed from the adjective äge (meaning “fierce” or “sharp”) with the common adverbial suffix -lt. It typically accompanies verbs to indicate the intensity with which an action is carried out, as in ta vastas ägedalt (“he answered vehemently”).

Usage and register: ägedalt occurs in standard Estonian and is common in written language, including news, fiction, and rhetoric. In everyday conversation, speakers may opt for less emphatic modifiers such as väga (“very”) or tugevalt (“strongly”), depending on the desired tone.

See also: Estonian language, Adverbs in Estonian, äge.