Vähäemmän

Vähäemmän is a Finnish word that functions as a comparative adverb. It directly translates to "less" or "to a lesser extent." It is the comparative form of the adverb "vähän," which means "little" or "a little."

The word "vähäemmän" is used to indicate a reduction in quantity, degree, or intensity when comparing two or more things or situations. For example, one might say "hän työskenteli vähäemmän tänään" meaning "he worked less today." This implies a comparison to his usual workload or to someone else's.

It can also be used to express a lesser amount of something abstract, such as effort or attention. For instance, "anna vähäemmän huomiota siihen" translates to "give less attention to that." The word emphasizes a decrease from a previous or implied larger amount.

The structure of "vähäemmän" follows typical Finnish comparative formation for adverbs. It is a relatively common word in everyday spoken and written Finnish, used to express nuanced comparisons of reduction. Its antonym is "enemmän," meaning "more."