Matalaarvoinen

Matalaarvoinen is a Finnish adjective describing something that has low value or is considered to be of little worth. It is used to refer to goods, assets, information, or ideas that carry only a small monetary value or limited significance beyond basic utility. In economics and business, the term can describe low-value commodities or components with modest contribution to a larger system. In everyday language it can refer to proposals or claims seen as marginal or unimpactful.

The word is formed from matala meaning low and arvoinen meaning worthy or valuable. As a neutral, formal compound, matalaarvoinen is suitable for technical and professional contexts as well as ordinary speech. It tends to convey a precise sense of value rather than price alone, making it more specific than everyday synonyms such as halpa (cheap) or pienarvoinen (low-value in a financial sense). The adjective follows standard Finnish inflection patterns, for example matalaarvoisen, matalaarvoisen, or matalaarvoisia depending on case and number.

Common usages include matalaarvoinen hyödyke (a low-value commodity) and matalaarvoinen projekti (a project with limited impact or value). In some contexts the term can carry a pejorative or dismissive tone if used to downplay the importance of a person’s contribution or an idea.

Overall, matalaarvoinen provides a precise linguistic tool for describing low worth or limited significance in economic, evaluative, or analytical discussions.