Vaikeasti

Vaikeasti is a Finnish adverb meaning with difficulty, hard, or to a limited extent. It is used to describe how something is done, perceived, or achieved, indicating that the action or state requires effort or is not easily accomplished.

Etymology and form: Vaikeasti is formed from the adjective vaikea (difficult) with the adverbial suffix -sti, a common way to create adverbs in Finnish. The word follows the same pattern as other -sti adverbs such as nopeasti (quickly) and hitaasti (slowly). In standard Finnish pronunciation, the stress falls on the first syllable.

Usage: The adverb typically accompanies verbs or adjectives to convey difficulty. Examples include: "Se on vaikeasti ymmärrettävä teksti" (That is a text difficult to understand). "Tietoa on vaikeasti saatavilla" (Information is difficult to obtain). "Projektin toteuttaminen on vaikeasti toteutettavissa" (The project is difficult to implement). Vaikeasti can also modify phrases describing the ease or feasibility of a state, helping to express nuance about the degree of difficulty.

Notes: Vaikeasti is part of a broader Finnish pattern of forming adverbs with the -sti suffix from adjectives, used to express manner or degree. It is common in both formal and informal contexts and does not belong to a specific regional dialect.