Virallisemmin

Virallisemmin is a Finnish adverb meaning more officially or in a more formal manner. It functions as the comparative form related to the adjective virallinen (official) and the adverb virallisesti (officially). The term is used to indicate a higher degree of formality in actions, statements, documents, or procedures.

Formation and nuance: In Finnish, comparative adverbs are formed by combining the base idea with the suffix -mmin, producing virallisemmin from the stem associated with "official." The usage emphasizes meeting higher standards of procedural correctness or formal tone, rather than merely describing official status.

Usage: Virallisemmin appears in official communications, government or parliamentary discourse, legal contexts, and ceremonial settings where precision and formality are valued. It is less common in casual conversation and may sound overly formal outside specialized contexts.

Examples: Esimerkki: Hän puhui virallisemmin kuin alun perin. The revised document presented virallisemmin to the council, aligning with formal procedures. In translation, it is typically rendered as "more officially" or "more formally" depending on the sentence.

See also: virallinen, virallisesti, formality, formal language.