tarkoitamattomasti

tarkoitamattomasti is a Finnish adverb. It translates to "unintentionally" or "inadvertently" in English. The word is formed by combining the verb "tarkoittaa" (to mean, to intend) with the negative suffix "-maton" and the adverbial ending "-sti". Therefore, literally, it signifies "without intending".

This adverb is used to describe actions or events that happen without a specific purpose or design. It emphasizes a lack of conscious planning or deliberate effort behind something. For example, one might accidentally drop an object, or say something without meaning to cause offense. In such situations, "tarkoitamattomasti" would be the appropriate word to use. It is a common term in everyday Finnish conversation and writing, used to convey that something occurred by chance or without deliberate intent. The opposite of "tarkoitamattomasti" would be "tarkoituksella," meaning "intentionally" or "on purpose."