Löyhempänä

Löyhempänä is a Finnish comparative-adverbial form derived from the adjective löyhä, meaning loose or slack. It describes a state that is more loose or slack than a referenced point. In standard Finnish, löyhempänä is used to express “in a looser condition” and commonly appears in predicative constructions with olla (to be) or in phrases comparing degrees of looseness. The basic comparative form is löyhempi, while löyhempänä functions as the adessive form indicating state.

Usage and scope: Löyhempänä is often applied to physical looseness, such as clothing, fabrics, ropes, belts, or bedding, to indicate a looser fit or a more relaxed condition. It can also be used metaphorically to describe looser interpretations, rules, or enforcement, depending on context. The form is most natural in clauses that set up a comparison, typically followed by kuin or kuin aiemmin.

Examples:

- Housut ovat löyhempänä kuin aiemmin. (The pants are looser than before.)

- Köysi on löyhempänä, joten se antaa hieman periksi. (The rope is looser, so it gives a little.)

Notes: Löyhempänä represents a specific grammatical variant rather than a standalone lexical item. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for löyhempi in many comparative contexts, depending on regional preference and register. The term is primarily encountered in descriptive discussions of Finnish grammar and in practical usage involving comparative looseness.

See also: löyhä, löyhempi, Finnish grammar, comparative forms.