viivästetysti

Viivästetysti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a delayed manner” or “with delay.” It is used to describe actions performed later than expected, typically as a result of postponement, processing delays, or external factors affecting timing. The term is comparatively formal and relatively uncommon in everyday speech, but appears in official documents, reports, and technical writing where precise timing is described.

The word is formed from the noun viivästys or the verb viivästyttää (to delay) with the adverbial suffix -sti, yielding viivästetysti. It follows the typical Finnish pattern of -sti adverbs derived from participial stems, signaling manner rather than tense.

Usage and nuance: Viivästetysti emphasizes the manner of the action—that it occurred later than planned—without specifying the cause. It often signals a formal or neutral assessment rather than blame. In practical writing, it can accompany statements about schedules, deadlines, or publication timelines.

Examples: Tiedote julkaistiin viivästetysti, koska valmistelu kesti kauemmin kuin suunniteltiin. Hankeraportti laadittiin viivästetysti, jolloin päivämäärät jouduttiin päivittämään. In many contexts, more common phrasing might be “myöhässä” or “myöhemmin,” but viivästetysti provides a precise, formal alternative.

See also: Delay, postponement, scheduling notation, Finnish adverbs formed with -sti.