suunnattavan

The Finnish word "suunnattavan" is an adverb that translates to "immensely," "hugely," or "exceptionally" in English. It is used to intensify the meaning of adjectives or other adverbs, indicating a very large degree or extent. For example, one might say "hän on suunnattavan lahjakas" which means "he is immensely talented." Similarly, "se oli suunnattavan tylsää" translates to "it was exceptionally boring."

The word is derived from the verb "suunnata," meaning "to direct" or "to aim." The "-van" ending indicates a superlative or an adverbial form, emphasizing the direction or magnitude in an extreme sense. It conveys a sense of something being beyond normal measure or expectation.

"Suunnattavan" is a common and versatile word in spoken and written Finnish, used in a wide range of contexts from everyday conversation to more formal writing. It allows speakers to express strong emphasis and convey a vivid impression of size, intensity, or quality. For instance, a difficult task might be described as "suunnattavan haastava" (immensely challenging), or a beautiful view as "suunnattavan kaunis" (hugely beautiful). Its usage adds a strong adverbial force to the word it modifies.