heikommin

Heikommin is a Finnish adverb meaning "more weakly" or "less strongly." It expresses a lower degree of strength, intensity, or effect and is the comparative adverbial form derived from the adjective heikko.

Morphology and usage: In Finnish, adverbs are invariable and do not change for person, number, or gender. Heikommin is formed from the stem of the adjective heikko with the suffix -mmin to indicate a comparative degree. It is used to describe how an action or state is performed or experienced with reduced strength compared with another state or instance.

Examples and context: Heikommin is commonly used in comparisons or in descriptions of diminished impact. For example, it can appear in sentences like "Hän puhui heikommin kuin ennen" (He spoke more weakly than before) or "Tulitus kohdistui heikommin" (The bombardment was directed less strongly). It can modify verbs or predicates to convey a lesser degree of force, effort, or influence.

Relation to related terms: The basic adjective is heikko (weak). The word forms a contrast with vahvemmin (more strongly) and with other adverbial forms derived from related adjectives. In academic or formal Finnish, heikommin may appear alongside other comparative constructions to express nuanced shifts in intensity.

See also: Finnish language, Adverb, Comparative constructions, Kielitoimiston sanakirja.

Note: This article reflects the linguistic usage of the Finnish term heikommin as an adverb and should be understood within the standard framework of Finnish grammar.