Kaukaisemmin

Kaukaisemmin is a Finnish adverb derived from the word "kauka ("far"). It functions as a comparative form of "kaukana" (far away), indicating a greater distance or a more remote location than something else. It can be used to describe physical distance, temporal distance, or even abstract remoteness. For example, one might say "talo on kaukaisemmin kuin kaupunki" meaning "the house is farther away than the city." In a temporal sense, "se tapahtui kaukaisemmin kuin muistan" could translate to "it happened further back in time than I remember." The adverb emphasizes a relative degree of farness or remoteness. It is less commonly used than the simple comparative "kauemmas" which typically refers to movement towards a farther place. Kaukaisemmin tends to describe a state of being farther away. It is a relatively infrequent word in modern spoken Finnish but appears in more formal or literary contexts to convey a nuanced sense of distance.