Lyhyemmälle

Lyhyemmälle is a Finnish word that translates to "shorter" or "for a shorter time" in English. It is the allative case of the adjective lyhyt, meaning "short." The allative case in Finnish often indicates movement towards a destination or a change in state, so in this context, it implies a movement towards being shorter or a duration that is shorter.

The word lyhyemmälle can be used in various contexts. For instance, it can refer to making something physically shorter, such as "leikkaa hiukset lyhyemmälle," meaning "cut your hair shorter." It can also describe a reduction in duration, like "pysähdyimme vain lyhyemmälle," which translates to "we stopped only for a shorter time." In a more abstract sense, it might indicate a less intense or less severe state, although this usage is less common.

The comparative form of lyhyt is lyhyempi, meaning "shorter." When the allative case is applied to this comparative form, it creates lyhyemmälle, signifying a movement towards a state that is even shorter than something else already considered short, or a reduction to a shorter duration than previously experienced. Understanding the case system of Finnish is crucial for correctly interpreting the nuances of words like lyhyemmälle.