kevyempiä

Kevyempiä is the plural partitive form of the Finnish comparative adjective kevyempi, which means lighter in weight or less burdensome. The base form kevyempi is derived from the adjective kevyt (light). In Finnish, the comparative ends with -empi, and when describing multiple items in the partitive, the ending becomes -ä, producing kevyempiä.

Usage and meaning: Kevyempiä is used with plural nouns in the partitive case to indicate lighter versions, options, or degrees of lightness in a non-definitive sense. It often appears in contexts comparing two or more items or options, especially where the emphasis is on reduced weight, density, or intensity rather than absolute lightness. Common contexts include foods, products, solutions, and plans.

Examples:

- Tarjoamme kevyempiä vaihtoehtoja kuin aiemmin. (We offer lighter options than before.)

- Nämä ruoat ovat kevyempiä vaihtoehtoja aterialle. (These foods are lighter options for the meal.)

- Olemme löytäneet kevyempiä ratkaisuja projektin toteuttamiseen. (We have found lighter solutions for carrying out the project.)

Grammatical notes: Kevyempiä is typically used with plural nouns in the partitive, and can appear in both evaluative statements and comparative clauses introduced by kuin. It is not a standalone noun but a grammatical form of kevyempi used to modify nouns.

See also: kevyempi, kevyt, -empi suffix, Finnish grammar.