Useamman

Useamman is a Finnish word meaning "several" or "more than one." It functions as a degree determiner that modifies a noun or noun phrase to indicate a non-specific quantity greater than one. Useamman is commonly found in phrases such as "useamman kerran" (several times), "useamman päivän" (for several days), and "useamman henkilön" (more than one person). The exact nuance depends on context and can range from multiple repetitions to a longer duration.

In grammar, useamman is derived from the adjective usea meaning "many" and is used as a quantifier that accompanies nouns with appropriate inflection for case and number. It is typically placed before the noun or within a fixed phrase when counting or describing repetition or duration. It does not specify a precise number, leaving quantity open.

Usage notes: Useamman is common in spoken Finnish and in informal writing. It is less formal than giving an exact number or a numeral, but still clear in indicating a plural, non-specific amount.

See also: useampi, useita, lukusanat.