varovasti

Varovasti is a Finnish adverb meaning "carefully" or "cautiously." It describes the manner in which an action is performed and is commonly used to indicate careful handling, precision, or prudence in carrying out a task.

Formation and usage: Varovasti is formed from the adjective varovainen (careful) with the standard Finnish adverbial suffix -sti. The word is invariable, meaning it does not change for person, number, or tense. It typically appears before or after the verb it modifies, depending on emphasis. For example: Varovasti hän avasi oven. (He opened the door carefully.) Auto pysähtyi varovasti. (The car stopped cautiously.) Hän kuunteli ohjeita varovasti. (She listened to the instructions carefully.)

Relation to other terms: Varovasti shares a root with varovainen, the adjective meaning careful. The related noun varovaisuus denotes caution or carefulness, and there are derivative forms used in different contexts within Finnish grammar.

Notes: In Finnish, adverbs like varovasti are a standard way to express manner without changing the verb’s form. Varovasti is commonly used in everyday speech, journalism, and instructional writing to convey prudent or cautious action.