Uudemmat

Uudemmat is a Finnish word meaning “the newer ones” or “the newer models/items.” It is the plural nominative form of the comparative adjective uudempi, which translates as “newer.” The term is used to refer to objects or concepts that are considered more recent than another set being discussed.

Etymology and grammar: Uudempi is formed from the adjective uusi (new) with the comparative suffix that yields uudempi. Adding the plural ending -t gives uudemmat, which is used when the noun it modifies is plural. Like other Finnish adjectives, uudemmat agrees with the noun in number and case but does not indicate gender. Example: uudemmat kengät means “the newer shoes.” In other cases, the form changes to fit the grammatical case of the noun, but the basic plural nominative is uudemmat.

Usage: Uudemmat is common in everyday Finnish when comparing items, versions, or releases. It is often contrasted with vanhemmat (older) or vanhemmat versiot and uusimmat (the very latest). Typical contexts include technology, fashion, publishing, and media coverage of product cycles or updates. For example: Nämä ovat uudemmat mallit, kuin aiemmat kokeilemamme. Uudemmat uutiset voivat viitata juuri julkaistuihin tiedotteisiin.

See also: uusi, uudempi, uusimmat, vanha, kielioppi. Notes: As with many Finnish adjectives, the exact form adapts to the case and number of the noun it modifies; uudemmat serves primarily as the plural nominative form.