Raskaasti

Raskaasti is a non-standard spelling of the Finnish adverb meaning “heavily” or “severely.” In standard Finnish, the adverb is typically written raskasti, derived from the adjective raskas “heavy” with the adverbial suffix -sti. The form raskaasti may appear as a typographical error or in informal writing, but it is not recognized as a standard form in authoritative dictionaries.

Etymology and form

Raskasti (or, in error, raskaasti) comes from raskas, meaning heavy or burdensome, combined with the -sti suffix that creates adverbs of manner. The resulting meaning is to describe the manner or extent of an action or condition.

Usage

Raskasti is used to describe the degree or manner of a verb. It is common in formal writing, journalism, and legal language. Examples include "rikoksesta rangaisti raskaasti" (the crime was punished severely/heavily) and "uudet määräykset vaikuttivat raskaasti yritysten toimintaan" (the new regulations affected companies heavily).

Notes

Because raskasti is the standard form, raskaasti may be seen in nonstandard texts. In most linguistic references, raskasti is recommended for correct spelling. The meaning remains the same regardless of the context: it conveys intensity, severity, or substantial impact.

See also

Raskas, raskasti, kieliopilliset adverbit, finnish adverbs.

This article focuses on the standard linguistic usage; if raskaasti refers to a specific proper noun or regional variant, it is not widely recognized in major Finnish references.