Välitarkennettas

Välitarkennettas is a term used in Finnish linguistics to describe a specific type of adverbial modifier. It refers to an adverb that modifies not just a verb, but also another adverb, an adjective, or even another adverbial phrase. This distinction is important because it highlights the hierarchical structure of how adverbs can function within a sentence.

Essentially, a välitarkennettas provides a degree of qualification or scope to another modifier. For example, in the sentence "Hän puhuu erittäin nopeasti" (He speaks very quickly), "erittäin" (very) is a välitarkennettas modifying the adverb "nopeasti" (quickly). It intensifies the speed. Another example could be "Se oli melko hyvä kirja" (It was a rather good book), where "melko" (rather) modifies the adjective "hyvä" (good).

The concept helps in understanding the nuances of sentence construction and meaning in Finnish. It differentiates between adverbs that directly describe an action and those that further refine the meaning of other descriptive words. This grammatical category is part of the broader study of Finnish syntax and morphology, contributing to a deeper comprehension of the language's expressive capabilities.