merkittävästi
Merkittävästi is a Finnish adverb meaning to a significant degree or substantially. It is used to describe the extent, scale, or impact of a change, comparison, or effect, often in formal or analytical contexts. For example, “hinnat ovat merkittävästi nousseet” means prices have risen considerably, and “tulos parani merkittävästi” indicates a substantial improvement in the result.
Etymology and grammar: merkittävästi is formed from the adjective merkittävä, meaning significant or notable, with the
Usage and register: merkittävästi is common in written Finnish, especially in statistical, scientific, economic, and news
Synonyms and related forms: synonyms include huomattavasti, huomattava, ja suuresti in certain contexts. The related noun
- Hinnat ovat merkittävästi laskeneet viime vuosina.