Suusallisesti

Suusallisesti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "verbally" or "orally" in English. It is used to describe an action or communication that is done through speech rather than in writing. For example, one might say "hän selitti asian suusallisesti" which means "he explained the matter verbally." This adverb emphasizes the spoken form of delivery.

The root word of suusallisesti is "suu," meaning "mouth." The suffix "-llisesti" indicates a manner or quality, similar to "-ly" in English. Therefore, the word literally suggests "in a manner of the mouth." This etymology helps to understand its core meaning of being related to speech originating from the mouth.

In practical usage, suusallisesti distinguishes spoken communication from written communication. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing instructions given verbally, agreements made orally, or presentations delivered aloud. For instance, a contract might be confirmed suusallisesti, meaning it was agreed upon through spoken word, even if a written document is later drawn up. The term is a straightforward way to specify that an action was performed using spoken language.