nytkkään

Nytkään is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is commonly used to express that something is not happening or has not happened at the present moment or up to this point in time. It is often translated into English as "not yet," "not now," or "not even now."

The word "nyt" means "now" in Finnish, and the suffix "-kään" is a clitic that adds emphasis or a sense of contrast, often implying a negation or a surprising lack of something. Therefore, "nytkkään" literally conveys a sense of "not even now."

It is used in various contexts. For example, "En ole nytkään valmis" translates to "I am not ready yet." Another example could be "Hän ei ole nytkään saapunut," meaning "He has not arrived yet." The usage emphasizes that despite the passage of time or expectations, the situation remains unchanged.

"Nytkään" is a common and essential part of everyday Finnish, used to convey a sense of ongoing absence or a lack of fulfillment of a present condition. Its precise nuance can sometimes depend on the broader context of the sentence and the speaker's intended emphasis.