tahtomattomasti

Tahtomattomasti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "unintentionally," "involuntarily," or "accidentally" in English. It is formed by combining the words "tahto" (will, volition) and the negative suffix "-maton" (without), followed by the adverbial suffix "-sti" (ly). Therefore, its literal meaning is "without will" or "without volition."

This adverb is used to describe actions or events that happen without conscious intent or control. For instance, if someone drops something, they might say they dropped it tahtomattomasti, meaning it was an accident and not their deliberate action. Similarly, a reaction that occurs without conscious thought, such as a flinch or a sneeze, can be described as tahtomaton.

The word emphasizes the absence of deliberate choice or planning behind an occurrence. It is often used in contexts where responsibility or blame might be a consideration, as it implies that the action was not a result of the person's free will. While it can be translated as "accidentally," tahtomattomasti often carries a stronger connotation of the action being beyond the individual's control, rather than simply a mishap.