melkoerittäin

Melkoerittäin is a Finnish adverb. It is a compound word formed from "melko" and "erittäin". "Melko" translates to "quite" or "rather", while "erittäin" means "very" or "extremely". Therefore, "melkoerittäin" combines these meanings to express a high degree of intensity, often translating to "quite extremely" or "rather very".

This adverb is used to intensify an adjective or another adverb, indicating a level that surpasses "quite" but might not reach the absolute peak of "extremely". It suggests a strong degree, but with a slight nuance of not being the absolute highest possible point. For instance, one might say something is "melkoerittäin hyvä" meaning "quite extremely good" or "rather very good". The exact shade of meaning can depend on context and the specific word it modifies. It is an informal and somewhat colloquial term, more likely to be found in spoken language or less formal writing rather than in academic or highly formal texts. Its usage aims to convey a strong positive or negative sentiment without necessarily being the most absolute descriptor available.