This is the 62nd most frequent Finnish word.
kuitenkaan
"However" or "after all" (used to express contrast or exception).
"Kuitenkaan" is utilized to indicate a declined ability or possibility despite prior appreciation or gratitude, emphasizing the inability.
Kiitos kutsusta, mutta en voi kuitenkaan osallistua.
Thank you for the invitation, but I still cannot attend.
"Kuitenkaan" serves to reinforce the negation in the second clause despite the desire expressed in the first clause.
Halusin ostaa uuden takin, mutta en löytänyt kuitenkaan sopivaa.
I wanted to buy a new coat, but I still couldn't find a suitable one.
"Kuitenkaan" here is used to express a contradiction or unexpected outcome contrary to a prior statement or expectation, emphasizing the negation.