Kummallisemmilta

Kummallisemmilta is a Finnish grammatical form that represents the elative plural of the comparative adjective kummallisempi, meaning it is used with plural nouns in the elative case to convey “from the more strange ones” or “from those that are more strange.” It is part of Finnish’s system of inflection where adjectives agree with their nouns in case and number.

Morphology and usage: The comparative stem kummallisempi combines with the elative plural suffix -ilta to form kummallisemmilta. This form typically accompanies a corresponding noun in the elative plural, for example kummallisemmilta ihmisiltä meaning “from the more strange people.” The construction is most common in descriptive or narrative prose and is less frequent in everyday speech, where simpler phrasing might be preferred.

Examples:

- Kummallisemmilta ihmisiltä kuultiin huhuja, jotka herättivät epäilyksen. (From the more strange people, rumors were heard that raised suspicion.)

- Kummallisemmilta ääniltä kuului kolinaa talon ullakolta. (From the more strange sounds, there was a clatter from the attic of the house.)

Notes: As a specialized inflected form, kummallisemmilta is primarily encountered in written Finnish, linguistic descriptions, or selected stylistic contexts. In ordinary conversation, speakers may opt for less marked constructions and avoid heavy comparative elatives.