Puhekielisemmillä

Puhekielisemmillä is a Finnish word that translates to "more colloquial" or "more informal" in English. It is the comparative form of the adjective puhekielinen, which means "colloquial" or "spoken language." The word is used to describe language or expressions that are characteristic of everyday speech rather than formal writing or speaking.

When something is described as puhekielisemmillä, it suggests it is closer to how people naturally talk in informal settings. This can include using shorter sentences, simpler vocabulary, common idioms, or grammatical structures that are prevalent in spoken Finnish but might be avoided in more formal contexts. For example, a particular phrase or a sentence construction might be considered puhekielisemmillä if it sounds more natural when spoken aloud than when read from a book.

The use of puhekielisemmillä is important in understanding the nuances of the Finnish language. It helps distinguish between different registers of language and allows speakers and writers to adapt their communication style appropriately for the situation. For learners of Finnish, recognizing and understanding what makes something puhekielisemmillä is a key step in achieving fluency and sounding more natural. It indicates a move away from textbook Finnish towards the living, breathing language used in everyday interactions.