Järkyttävästi

Järkyttävästi is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a shocking way” or “to a shocking extent.” It describes the manner in which an action is performed or the degree to which something is perceived as shocking. The word is formed from the adjective järkyttävä (shocking, appalling) by adding the adverbial suffix -sti, following the common Finnish pattern for creating adverbs from adjectives.

Usage and nuance: Järkyttävästi is used with verbs to express how something happens or how something is perceived. It tends to be strong and somewhat formal, and is more common in written Finnish, journalism, and literary narration than in everyday speech. The adverb can convey literal shock, strong emotional impact, or a heightened evaluative sense, and it can also be used hyperbolically for emphasis.

Examples:

- Uutiset levisivät järkyttävästi koko kaupungissa.

- Hän kertoi tarinansa järkyttävästi.

- Tapahtumat vaikuttivat järkyttävästi.

Pronunciation and origin: The stress generally falls on the first syllable, with the suffix -sti forming the adverb. Etymologically, järkyttävästi derives from the verb järkyttää (to shock) and the related noun järkytys (shock), via the adjective järkyttävä.

See also: Related adjectives and adverbs formed with -sti, and other Finnish adverbial constructions that modify verbs to indicate manner or degree.