Onneksemme

Onneksemme is a Finnish word that translates to "fortunately" or "luckily" in English. It is an adverb used to express that something positive has happened or to comment on a favorable outcome. The word is formed from "onni," meaning luck or happiness, and the possessive suffix "-ksemme," which indicates "our." Therefore, a literal translation could be understood as "to our luck" or "our happiness."

The usage of onneksemme typically precedes a statement that describes a fortunate event. For example, "Onneksemme, juna ei ollut myöhässä" translates to "Fortunately, the train was not delayed." It can also be used in a more general sense to acknowledge good fortune or a positive turn of events. The word carries a slightly more formal or literary tone than simply saying "hyvä että" (good that). It implies a sense of relief or appreciation for a positive circumstance that might have otherwise been negative. The word is commonly encountered in written Finnish and can also be heard in spoken language, particularly when emphasizing a positive outcome.