Õhemad
õhemad is an Estonian adjective form meaning thinner or more thin, used to compare the thickness of objects described in plural. It is the plural form of the comparative degree of the adjective that designates thinness, and it appears whenever multiple items are being compared or described as thinner than another set. In everyday Estonian, it can describe materials, fabrics, papers and other tangible substances where thickness or weight is relevant.
- The word is primarily applied to inanimate objects such as textiles, paper, film, or construction materials
- It is not typically used to describe people; for height or body size, different adjectives and
- Like other comparative forms, õhemad agrees in number with the noun it modifies. For example: "need
- Need õhemad riided sobivad paremini suveks. These thinner clothes fit better for the summer.
- Õhemad materjalid võimaldavad paremat õhuvahetust. Thinner materials allow better breathability.
- Kui temperatuur langeb, vali õhemad kihtide vahel. When the temperature drops, choose between thinner layers.
- õhemad derives from the Estonian adjective õhuke, meaning thin, with the comparative form and plural ending
- Estonian adjectives and comparative forms