Kosteammissa

Kosteammissa is a Finnish grammatical form of the adjective kostea, meaning more humid or moister. It is the plural inessive form used to describe locations or conditions that are comparatively wetter, and is typically translated as “in more humid places” or “in more moist environments.” The form arises when the comparative suffix -mm- is combined with the inessive plural ending -issa/-issä.

Grammatically, kosteammissa is created from kostea in its positive adjective form, adding the comparative element -mm- to indicate a higher degree of moisture, followed by the plural inessive ending -issa/-issä to agree with a plural noun or a plural concept. As a result, it is used with plural references or collective nouns, for example: kosteammissa oloissa, kosteammissa tiloissa, kosteammissa paikoissa.

Usage examples illustrate its function. For instance, “Kosteammissa oloissa kasvit voivat kehittyä paremmin” means “In more humid conditions, plants can develop better.” Another example: “Rakennusmateriaalien kosteammissa tiloissa home voi yleistyä,” i.e., “In more humid spaces of building materials, mold can become more common.” The form is common in scientific, agricultural, and environmental contexts where moisture differences matter.

See also: kosteus (moisture), kostea (humid), kosteutuminen (moisturization, humidification). The term is primarily a grammatical tool to compare moisture levels rather than a standalone technical concept.