anteeksiakaan

anteeksiakaan is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is a compound word formed from "anteeksi" meaning "excuse me" or "sorry" and the suffix "-kaan" which is an emphatic particle. The addition of "-kaan" intensifies the meaning of "anteeksi," making it equivalent to "even sorry" or "forgive me too."

The primary use of anteeksiakaan is to express a more sincere or emphatic apology than a simple "anteeksi." It can be used when the speaker feels particularly responsible for an offense, or when they are apologizing in addition to others, or for something that might not be immediately obvious as an apology. For example, if someone is late and has inconvenienced others, they might say "Olen anteeksiakaan myöhässä" which translates to "I am even sorry for being late" or "Please forgive me too for being late."

The particle "-kaan" can also be attached to other words in Finnish to add emphasis or indicate inclusion, similar to how "too" or "even" function in English. However, when attached to "anteeksi," it specifically serves to amplify the sentiment of apology. It's important to note that while "anteeksi" is a very common and polite way to get attention or apologize for minor inconveniences, "anteeksiakaan" suggests a deeper level of contrition or a more significant reason for the apology. Its usage is therefore less frequent than that of the base word "anteeksi."