etäisin
The Finnish word "etäisin" is the superlative form of the adjective "etäinen," meaning distant or remote. It translates to "farthest," "most distant," or "most remote." As a superlative, "etäisin" indicates the greatest degree of distance or remoteness when comparing three or more entities. For example, one might refer to the "etäisin planeetta" (farthest planet) in a solar system or the "etäisin kylä" (most remote village) in a region. The word is derived from "etä," which relates to distance or separation. Its grammatical function is that of an adjective, and it can be declined according to the case and number of the noun it modifies. Understanding "etäisin" is key to comprehending comparisons of distance and remoteness in the Finnish language.