halvimmat

Halvimmat is a Finnish adjective form meaning "the cheapest" (plural). It is the plural nominative form of the superlative of halpa ("cheap"), used to indicate that items or options have the lowest price or cost within a set. As a nominalized adjective it can stand alone to mean "the cheapest ones."

Grammar and formation: halvimmat derives from halpa via consonant gradation (p → v) and the superlative suffix -in (halvin), with the plural nominative ending -t producing halvimmat. It is declined according to Finnish adjective patterns and follows agreement rules with nouns in number and case (e.g., halvimmat kengät — "the cheapest shoes"). Pronunciation can be rendered approximately as [ˈhɑlvimːɑt].

Usage: The term is common in everyday speech and written Finnish in commercial and comparative contexts, such as product descriptions, price comparisons and consumer advice. It conveys a quantitative comparison (lowest price) and may also carry qualitative connotations depending on context (e.g., implying lower quality when contrasted with more expensive options).

Examples:

- Nämä ovat halvimmat kengät kaupassa. — These are the cheapest shoes in the store.

- Halvimmat hinnat löytyvät usein verkosta. — The cheapest prices are often found online.

Related forms include halpa (positive), halvempi (comparative) and halvin (singular superlative).