Läheisempi

Läheisempi is the comparative form of the Finnish adjective läheinen, meaning "close" in both spatial and relational senses. It translates roughly as "closer" or "more intimate" in English, and is used to compare levels of closeness between two or more entities. The word is formed by adding the comparative suffix -empi to the base adjective läheinen, and it agrees with the noun in number and case as other Finnish adjectives do.

Usage of läheisempi covers physical proximity, emotional closeness, and degree of familiarity. For example: "Talo A on läheisempi kuin talo B" (Building A is closer than Building B), and "Heidän suhteensa on läheisempi nyt kuin ennen" (Their relationship is closer now than before). It can also function predicatively: "Se on läheisempi vaihtoehto" (It is a closer/more suitable option).

Grammar notes: Like other Finnish adjectives, läheisempi declines to match the noun it describes in number and case. The comparative form is used mainly in direct comparisons, but the word can also appear in attributive position, such as in noun phrases like läheisempi yhteys (a closer connection).

See also: related Finnish forms and concepts such as läheinen (close), lähellä (near), and lähemmäs (towards closer proximity) which provide additional nuances of proximity and relation. Läheisempi appears in everyday language to express a higher degree of closeness or intimacy between people, objects, or ideas.