innolla

Innolla is a Finnish adverb meaning “with enthusiasm” or “eagerly.” It describes the manner in which an action is performed and often conveys positive anticipation or energetic engagement with a task, event, or situation. The term is common in both everyday speech and formal writing.

It is used with verbs to indicate how something is carried out or how one feels about a future event. Typical constructions include odottaa jotain innolla (to look forward to something with enthusiasm), aloittaa jonkin innolla (to start something with enthusiasm), or lähteä innolla matkaan (to set out with enthusiasm). Examples: “Odotan innolla kevään tapahtumia” (I am eagerly awaiting the spring events). “Aloitin kurssin innolla” (I started the course with enthusiasm).

Origin and related forms: innolla derives from the Finnish adjective innokas, meaning eager or keen. It belongs to a family of adverbial forms that express manner, often formed with the -lla suffix. Related adverbs include innokkaasti, which also means “enthusiastically,” though it can carry a slightly stronger sense of sustained energy.

Usage notes and nuance: innolla emphasizes personal enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the subject, especially regarding future events or tasks. It is less suitable for describing reluctant or purely routine actions; in such cases other expressions like innokkaasti or more neutral phrasing may be preferred. In Finnish writing, innolla is a straightforward, commonly understood way to convey eagerness or zeal.