taitavasti

Taitavasti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a skilled, deft, or artful manner.” It describes actions performed with competence, care, and precision. The word is typically used with verbs to indicate how something is done, but it can also modify participles or adjectives in phrases such as “taitavasti rakennettu” or “taitavasti suunniteltu.”

Etymology and related forms: taitavasti is formed from the adjective taitava, meaning “skilled,” with the adverbial suffix -sti. Related words include taitavuus (noun: skill or dexterity) and taidokkaasti (a synonym meaning “skillfully”). The adverb expresses a qualitative manner rather than a simple factual claim, adding nuance about expertise or craft.

Usage notes: Taitavasti is common in everyday speech and in formal writing, especially when describing performance, craft, or strategic execution. It can describe physical actions, planning, or communication. In many cases it pairs naturally with phrases that emphasize careful or expert work, such as “taitavasti suunniteltu ratkaisu” (a skillfully designed solution) or “taitavasti hoitaa asiat” (handles things skillfully).

Examples: He hoiti esityksen taitavasti. Lätkäpelaaja liukui taitavasti ohi vastustajien. Taitavasti rakennettu talo kestää aikaa. Taitavasti suunniteltu kampanja toi toivotun tuloksen.

See also: taitava (adjective), taitavuus (noun), taidokkaasti (synonym meaning “skillfully”).