kyllätosi

Kyllätosi is a Finnish word that roughly translates to "certainly true" or "indeed true." It functions as an affirmative adverbial expression, often used to emphasize the truthfulness or certainty of a statement. It conveys a stronger sense of agreement or confirmation than a simple "kyllä" (yes). The word is formed by combining "kyllä" (yes, indeed) with "tosi" (true, real).

In colloquial Finnish, kyllätosi can be used in various contexts to express strong affirmation. For instance, if someone asks a question and the speaker wants to confirm it with great certainty, they might respond with "Kyllätosi!" This can be interpreted as a more emphatic version of saying "Yes, that's absolutely correct." It can also be used to express conviction or to acknowledge something as a known fact. While not a formal term, it is widely understood and used in everyday conversation. Its usage implies a high degree of confidence in the preceding or implied statement.