Ylpeästi

Ylpeästi is a Finnish adverb. It translates to "proudly" in English. The word is formed by adding the adverbial suffix "-sti" to the adjective "ylpeä," which means "proud." As an adverb, "ylpeästi" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed or a quality is possessed.

For example, one might say "hän puhui ylpeästi" which translates to "he spoke proudly." This suggests that the person's speech conveyed a sense of pride or self-assurance. Similarly, "hän kantoi mitaliaan ylpeästi" means "he carried his medal proudly," implying that he displayed his medal with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. The adverb can also be used to describe how something is presented or done, such as "lippu liehui ylpeästi" or "the flag waved proudly." In essence, "ylpeästi" describes an action or state characterized by pride, dignity, or a sense of achievement.