Useammalla

Useammalla is a Finnish numeral adjective form used to indicate that a larger portion of a group is involved or affected in a statement. It is typically employed with a noun in the adessive case and conveys meanings like “among more people” or “in more ways,” depending on the syntactic construction. The form is derived from the word useampi, meaning “more” or “several.”

In standard Finnish grammar, useammalla functions as a determiner that agrees with the noun it modifies in case and number. It appears in phrases where the speaker wants to emphasize a greater distribution or applicability within a group. The exact interpretation can vary with context, but common senses include distribution across people, instances, or methods. For example, phrases such as useammalla ihmisellä or useammalla tavalla illustrate how the form operates with different nouns to express “for more people” or “in more ways.”

Usage notes:

- Useammalla is often paired with nouns in the adessive (on/at/in) or related constructions to indicate presence or applicability within a larger set.

- It contrasts with useampi, the base comparative meaning “more” or “several,” and with täsmällisemmät numerallit kuten useista useampia, depending on context.

- The nuance is subtle and context-dependent; in some sentences it emphasizes breadth (more cases or more ways), while in others it emphasizes inclusion within a larger group.

See also:

Finnish grammar, numerals, adjectives, adessive case, comparative forms.