Superlatiivin

Superlatiivi is a Finnish word referring to the superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs. In Finnish grammar, it is used to express the highest degree of a quality, indicating that something possesses that quality more than anything else in a given comparison. The superlative is formed by adding the suffix -in to the stem of the adjective or adverb, often with vowel harmony considerations. For example, 'kaunis' (beautiful) becomes 'kaunein' (most beautiful), and 'nopeasti' (quickly) becomes 'nopeimmin' (most quickly).

The superlative construction in Finnish typically involves the superlative form followed by the genitive case of the noun or pronoun it modifies, or by a phrase that establishes the group for comparison. For instance, 'hän on luokkamme kaunein tyttö' translates to "she is the most beautiful girl in our class." Alternatively, a prepositional phrase or a subordinate clause can indicate the scope of comparison. The superlative is a fundamental aspect of Finnish comparative grammar, essential for expressing absolute or relative maximums of a particular attribute.