üldseks

üldseks is a term that appears in some Baltic languages, notably Estonian, where it functions as an adverb. It is generally understood to mean "at all," "ever," or "in general." The precise nuance can depend on the context of the sentence. For instance, when used with a negative, it strongly emphasizes the absence of something. "Ma ei tea üldseks" translates to "I don't know at all" or "I don't know anything." Conversely, in affirmative sentences, it can convey a sense of universality or comprehensive understanding. "See on üldseks hea mõte" might mean "This is a good idea in general" or "This is a good idea altogether." The word's usage is fairly common in everyday speech and written Estonian, contributing to the expressiveness of the language by allowing for degrees of certainty or doubt to be clearly articulated.