Rasvaisemmalle

Rasvaisemmalle is a Finnish grammatical form, the allative singular of the comparative adjective rasvaisempi, which itself is derived from rasvainen meaning fatty or greasy. In Finnish, adjectives can take case endings like nouns, so rasvaisempi can appear in the allative case as rasvaisemmalle, indicating direction toward or for something described by the comparative.

The form is used when the comparative adjective rasvaisempi governs a noun that is in the allative case, as in rasvaisemmalle vaihtoehdolle meaning “to the fattier option” or “for the fattier option.” It functions primarily as a modifier within noun phrases and does not stand alone as a lexical item separate from the noun it describes. The nuance conveyed is a relative increase in fat content or greasiness compared with another option or reference point.

Usage notes and context:

- Rasvaisemmalle is most commonly found in descriptive or evaluative language, for example in discussions of food, nutrition, or product comparisons where fat content is a relevant criterion.

- Because it combines a comparative adjective with the allative case, it typically appears in clauses where a choice or direction is being discussed, and the noun it modifies is in the allative form (for example, vaihtoehdolle, alueelle, tai muulle referenssille).

Examples:

- He valitsivat rasvaisemmalle vaihtoehdolle suuremman painon.

- Tutkimuksessa keskityttiin rasvaisemmalle vaihtoehdolle annettuihin etuihin.

See also:

Finnish grammar, allative case, comparative adjectives, rasvainen.

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