Täsmällisempänä

Täsmällisempänä is a Finnish word form used to express “as the more precise one” or “more precise” in a state-of-being. It is the essive form of the comparative adjective täsmällisempi, which itself derives from täsmällinen meaning precise, accurate, or punctual. In Finnish, the essive form describes a temporary state, role, or condition, and can appear in comparisons or descriptive statements.

Morphology and form: The base adjective täsmällinen takes the comparative suffix -isemp- to form täsmällisempä- (the comparative stem). The essive case suffix -nä/-na attaches to this stem, yielding täsmällisempänä. Thus täsmällisempänä literally conveys “being in the state of being more precise.” The form is most natural in sentences that describe how someone or something presents themselves or is perceived in a given situation.

Usage: Täsmällisempänä is common in descriptive or analytical Finnish, especially in journalism, reporting, or formal discourse, where a comparison of precision or exactness is relevant. It typically follows a linking verb such as olla or esiintyä, and may appear with kuin to introduce the point of comparison. Examples: Hän esiintyi täsmällisempänä kuin aiemmin. Raportti esitettiin täsmällisempänä, kun tiedot vahvistettiin. Tilanne näyttää täsmällisempänä nyt, kun uudet tiedot ovat saatavilla.

Notes: This form is specifically tied to adjectives that have a comparative form. It differs from the base täsmällinen and from the superlative forms, which would appear in other grammatical contexts. Related terms include täsmällinen, täsmällisempi, and the broader concept of the essive case in Finnish grammar.

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