Laajasti

Laajasti is a Finnish adverb meaning widely or extensively. It describes the breadth, scope, or extent of something, such as usage, acceptance, distribution, or recognition. The word is used to indicate that a phenomenon applies broadly rather than narrowly.

Etymology and form: Laajasti is formed from the adjective laaja meaning wide, with the productive adverbial suffix -sti, which turns adjectives into adverbs. This suffix is widely used in Finnish to express manner or degree, producing words like nopeasti (quickly) and laajasti (widely).

Usage: Laajasti can modify verbs and adjectives, typically indicating breadth or scope in formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include laajasti käytetty (widely used), laajasti tunnettu (widely known), and laajasti hyväksytty (widely accepted). It appears in sentences describing how a practice, finding, technology, or idea is viewed or employed across many settings or groups.

Examples:

- Tutkimus on laajasti hyväksytty. (The study is widely accepted.)

- Tämä teknologia on laajasti käytetty koulutuksessa. (This technology is widely used in education.)

- Laajasti tunnettu ilmiö on herättänyt keskustelua. (A widely known phenomenon has sparked discussion.)

See also: common Finnish adverbs formed with -sti; related terms for degree and scope.