Kroonisesti

Kroonisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning that something persists or recurs for a long time. It is derived from the adjective krooninen (chronic) and the adverbial suffix -isesti. In medical, scientific, and formal writing, kroonisesti describes long‑lasting conditions, symptoms, or processes, such as chronic pain or chronic diseases. In everyday language, speakers may use krooninen or pitkäaikainen when describing long duration, but kroonisesti specifically emphasizes ongoing persistence over time.

Etymology: The word krooninen traces to the root chron- meaning time, ultimately from Greek chronos. Finnish often adopts this root through Swedish or directly from Latin/Greek medical terms. The suffix -isesti forms adverbs from adjectives.

Usage and examples: Potilas kärsii kroonisesti kivusta. Kipu on kroonisesti läsnä potilaan elämässä. Kroonisesti etenevä sairaus vaatii pitkäaikaishoitoa.

See also: krooninen, krooninen sairaus, krooninen kipu.