Kieltolisäys
Kieltolisäys refers to a linguistic phenomenon in certain languages where a negative particle or verb is added to an already negative construction, effectively reinforcing or intensifying the negation. This can result in a double negative that, in standard grammar, might logically cancel out to express a positive. However, in the context of kieltolisäys, the intended meaning remains negative, often with an added emphasis on the denial or prohibition.
This linguistic feature is not to be confused with a simple grammatical error. Instead, it is a
The function of kieltolisäys is primarily to add emphasis. It serves to leave no room for ambiguity