odottavasti

odottavasti is a Finnish adverb derived from the verb "odottaa," meaning to wait. It translates to "expectantly," "anticipatorily," or "awaiting." The adverb describes an action performed with the expectation or anticipation of something to come. It conveys a sense of looking forward to an event, outcome, or arrival.

For instance, one might listen to the news odottavasti for election results, or watch the door odottavasti for a guest's arrival. The feeling associated with odottavasti can range from hopeful anticipation to anxious waiting, depending on the context. It implies a state of readiness and attention directed towards a future occurrence.

The word is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation and literature to describe a mood or a manner of behaving when waiting for something significant or desired. It adds a layer of emotional nuance to the act of waiting, suggesting that the waiting is not passive but rather an active, emotionally charged state.