kovaäänisesti

Kovaäänisesti is a Finnish adverb that means “in a loud voice” or “loudly.” It describes the manner in which something is spoken or a sound is produced. The word is formed from the compound adjective kovaääninen, meaning “loud-voiced,” by adding the adverbial suffix -sti, resulting in kovaäänisesti. As an adverb, its form is invariable and does not change for person, number, or tense.

Usage in Finnish is common in narration, reporting, and instructions when the emphasis is on volume. It is typically attached to verbs of speech or sound production, such as puhua (puhua kovaäänisesti, “to speak loudly”) or nauraa (nauraa kovaäänisesti, “to laugh loudly”). It can also describe how a command or instruction is delivered, for example in a classroom setting or during a performance.

Orthography and grammar note that kovaäänisesti is written as a single word. It is not hyphenated. The term sits in contrast to other adverbs of manner formed with -sti, and to adjectives like kovaääninen, which describe a person or object rather than the manner of an action.

Etymology: the word combines kova (“loud”) and ääni/ääninen (“sound/voiced”), tying the meaning to volume and vocal expression. In usage, kovaäänisesti can convey neutral emphasis, but it can also imply annoyance or urgency depending on context and tone.