Myöhemmin

Myöhemmin is a Finnish adverb meaning “later” or “at a later time; afterwards.” It signals a point in time that comes after the present moment or after a previously mentioned moment.

In ordinary speech and writing, myöhemmin is used with verbs and clauses to place an action or event after another reference. For example: “Menemme myöhemmin” (We will go later); “Tapaaminen siirretään myöhemmin” (The meeting is postponed until later). It can also modify entire clauses to indicate a future time frame.

It is commonly combined with time expressions, such as “myöhemmin tänään” (later today) or “myöhemmin illalla” (later in the evening), to specify a more precise timing.

Related to myöhemmin are words like “aiemmin” or “aikaisemmin,” which mean “earlier.” These terms provide a contrast in discourse about timing.

Origin and usage: the word is the adverbial form related to the adjective “myöhempi” (later) and is widely used in both spoken and written Finnish. It carries a neutral tone and is suitable for a range of contexts, from casual conversation to formal writing.