Muodollisempana

Muodollisempana is a Finnish grammatical form used to express “in a more formal way” or “as being more formal.” It is the essive (state) form of the comparative adjective muodollisempi (more formal). This construction signals a temporary or contextual state of formality, often in descriptive or analytical writing.

In usage, muodollisempana typically appears when describing how something is conducted or presented in a more formal manner than another reference point. It is common in discussions about etiquette, proceedings, or formal settings, and it can contrast two situations or performances in terms of formality. The form is most often found with verbs that establish or describe a state, as in “Tilaisuus sujui muodollisempana kuin aiemmin” (The event ran more formally than before) or “Keskustelu pysyi muodollisempana” (The discussion remained more formal).

Relation to other forms: muodollisempana is distinct from muodollisesti and muodollisesti, which are adverbial forms meaning “formally” in a general sense, and from muodollisemmin, the comparative adverb meaning “more formally.” The essive muodollisempana thus emphasizes the state or condition of formality within a particular context, rather than describing the manner of an action in an abstract sense.

See also: muodollinen (formal), muodollisesti (formally), muodollisempi (more formal).