Raskaampi

Raskaampi is a Finnish adjective-form meaning heavier or more heavy, and it functions as the comparative form of raskas. It is used to compare two or more things in terms of weight, size, or perceived burden, as well as in metaphorical senses such as difficulty or seriousness.

In ordinary use, raskaampi describes physical weight: for example, Tämä laatikko on raskaampi kuin tuo. It can also describe tasks or burdens as being more demanding: Tämä projekti on raskaampi kuin odotettiin. The word often carries a sense of greater gravity, impact, or seriousness in non-physical contexts as well.

Morphology and usage notes: raskaampi is formed from raskas with the comparative suffix -ampi, following a regular pattern for adjectives of this type. The word agrees with number and case like other Finnish adjectives, and it can appear in attributive positions (raiskaan kirja) and predicative positions (Tämä on raskaampi).

Etymology: raskaampi derives from the adjective raskas, meaning heavy, with the comparative suffix -ampi. It is part of standard Finnish grammar and is widely used in both everyday speech and formal writing.

See also: raskas, painava, vaikea.

Note: The term is primarily a descriptive, not a proper noun, and there is no separate historical entry beyond its role as the comparative form of raskas in Finnish.