Tummimmat

Tummimmat is a Finnish adjective form meaning "the darkest" or, when used with a noun, "the darkest ones." It is the plural superlative of the adjective tumma (dark) and is used to indicate the highest degree of darkness within a defined group.

The form is commonly used with plural nouns, for example tummimmat sävyt (the darkest shades) or tummimmat hiukset (the darkest hair). It can also function as a noun phrase referring to the darkest items or individuals in a set, as in a context where the focus is on contrast with lighter ones. Its use often emphasizes difference or comparison, such as in palettes, atmospheres, or moods.

In grammar, tummimmat appears in the plural nominative (and related cases) when the group being described is plural and the emphasis is on the extreme end of darkness. The singular equivalents are used when referring to a single item.

Semantically, tummimmat covers color-related darkness as well as metaphorical darkness, including tone, mood, or atmosphere. It can describe colors, lighting, hair color, or emotional intensity, and is frequently found in descriptive writing, journalism, and discussions of art and design. Common collocations include tummimmat värit, tummimmat hiukset, and tummimmat hetket.

See also: tumma, pimeä, sävy, väri.