Merkittävisesti

Merkittävästi is a Finnish adverb. It translates to "significantly," "considerably," "remarkably," or "substantially" in English. It is used to describe the degree or extent to which something occurs or is true. For instance, one might say that a change was "merkittävästi suurempi" (significantly larger) or that a person was "merkittävästi parempi" (significantly better). The word is derived from the adjective "merkittävä," which means "significant." Its usage is common in both formal and informal Finnish communication when emphasizing the importance or magnitude of something. It functions similarly to adverbs like "very" or "greatly" in English but carries a stronger connotation of importance or consequence. The adverb can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide a more precise description of their intensity. Examples include describing an improvement in performance as "merkittävästi parantunut" (significantly improved) or a reduction in costs as "merkittävästi vähentynyt" (significantly reduced). The correct application of "merkittävästi" helps to convey the nuanced meaning of a statement, highlighting the impact or scale of the subject being discussed.