Tarkemmin

Tarkemmin is a Finnish adverb meaning more precisely or in more detail. It is used to refine a statement or to introduce a clarification, signaling a move from a general assertion toward specifics. The word is common in both spoken and written Finnish, particularly in explanatory, academic, and journalistic contexts.

Etymology and form: Tarkemmin is formed from the adjective tarkka, meaning precise, with the comparative adverb suffix -emmin. This construction conveys a higher degree of precision than the preceding clause. It is closely tied to fixed phrases such as tarkemmin sanottuna and tarkemmin ajatellen, which function as set expressions in which the nuance of precision is central.

Usage: In practice, tarkemmin serves as a transition or modifier that precedes a clarification, specification, or more detailed description. In formal styles it often introduces a precise reformulation of a claim: tarkemmin sanottuna, … The word can also appear mid-sentence to narrow the scope of what is being described, for example by inviting closer examination of the data or details.

Examples:

Väite on yleinen. Tarkemmin sanottuna tutkimus osoittaa kolme erilaista mekanismia.

Tarkemmin tarkastelemalla dataa havaitaan kaksi selkeää poikkeamaa.

See also: tarkka, tarkasti, tarkkuus, tarkentaminen, tarkennus.