Laajempaa

Laajempaa is a Finnish adjective form meaning “broader” or “wider.” It represents the partitive singular form of the comparative adjective laajempi, which is derived from laaja “wide” or “extensive.” In Finnish, adjectives decline for number and case, so laajempi has several inflected forms; laajempaa is used when the modified noun is in the partitive case or in contexts that do not specify a definite object.

Morphology and usage

Laajempaa appears in phrases where the noun it modifies is in the partitive case, often indicating an indefinite quantity or ongoing sense. The partitive usage is common after certain verbs and in expressions describing extent or scope. The same adjective can take other case forms, such as laajemman (genitive singular) or laajempaan (illative singular), depending on the sentence structure.

Examples and meaning

Common examples include laajempaa valikoimaa, meaning “a broader range of [items],” as in tarjoamme laajempaa valikoimaa tuotteita (“we offer a broader range of products”). Another example is laajempaa ymmärrystä, meaning “a broader understanding.” These phrases illustrate how laajempaa expresses increased breadth relative to a reference point.

Notes

Laajempaa is not a standalone noun but a grammatical form of the comparative adjective. Its exact form changes with the case of the noun it accompanies. The concept it conveys—greater breadth or scope—is widely used in both formal writing and everyday Finnish to describe expansion, inclusivity, or enhanced reach.