Tunteikkaasti

Tunteikkaasti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "emotionally" or "feelingly" in English. It describes an action or manner that is characterized by strong emotion or passion. When something is done tunteikkaasti, it is performed with a significant amount of feeling, whether that feeling is joy, sadness, anger, or love.

The word is derived from the Finnish noun "tunne," which means "feeling" or "emotion." The suffix "-kas" is often used to form adjectives, and "-sti" is the adjectival suffix that turns it into an adverb. Thus, tunteikkaasti literally means "in a feeling-like manner."

In everyday Finnish conversation, tunteikkaasti can be used to describe a performance, a speech, a piece of music, or even a simple interaction. For example, a singer might perform a song tunteikkaasti to convey the emotional depth of the lyrics. Similarly, someone might tell a story tunteikkaasti, emphasizing the emotional impact of the events they are recounting. It suggests a lack of reserve or a deliberate expression of inner sentiment. The opposite might be described as "kylmästi" (coldly) or "neutraalisti" (neutrally).