Sisempi

Sisempi is a Finnish adjective meaning deeper or more internal. It is used to describe depth beyond the surface or greater profundity, and can apply to physical, emotional, or conceptual dimensions.

In everyday language, sisempi appears in phrases such as "sisempi merkitys" (a deeper or inner meaning), "sisempi kerros" (an inner layer), "sisempi tunne" (a deeper feeling), and "sisempi rakenne" (a more internal structure). It is common in discussions about philosophy, psychology, literature, and motivation, where contrasts between superficial and inner aspects are relevant.

The form is built with the root sis- meaning inside, combined with the comparative suffix -empi, a standard pattern for forming comparatives in Finnish. As a result, sisempi conveys that something is more internal, more profound, or more thoroughly developed than another. It is related in meaning to other depth-related terms such as syvällinen, though sisempi emphasizes internality rather than just physical or surface depth.

See also: sisäinen, syvällinen. Examples of use include describing deeper explanations, inner motivations, or layered structures that lie beneath the obvious surface. While often interchangeable with related terms in some contexts, sisempi carries a distinct focus on internal depth and layered meaning.