Korkein

Korkein is a Finnish term meaning "the highest" or "the top." It is the superlative form of korkea, the adjective meaning high. In grammar, korkein denotes the utmost degree of a quality and can be used before a noun (for example, korkein tulos) or in fixed expressions such as maailman korkein vuori.

In everyday and formal Finnish, korkein appears widely in descriptive language as well as in institutional names to signal supreme status. The most prominent use is in the title Korkein oikeus, the Supreme Court of Finland, which is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal matters. The term in this context is part of a proper noun and is capitalized. The word also features in other official names or descriptive labels to indicate top-tier status or ultimate authority, and it may appear in various organizations or geographic designations where a high level is being emphasized.

Etymology and form: korkein derives from korkea "high" with the superlative suffix -in, producing "the highest." The form is common in neutral, formal, and legal contexts and can appear in everyday speech when conveying peak degree or extreme quality.