korkeimmat

Korkeimmat is a Finnish adjective in the superlative degree, meaning “the highest” or “the tallest” when describing more than one item. It is derived from korkea, meaning high or tall. In Finnish, the singular superlative is korkein, while the plural superlative is korkeimmat. Korkeimmat is used to modify plural nouns, for example: korkeimmat vuoret (the highest mountains), korkeimmat rakennukset (the tallest buildings), or korkeimmat paikat (the highest places).

Usage and context: Korkeimmat typically appear in noun phrases or in clauses with a copula. They are common in geographic, architectural, and statistical contexts, as well as in media headlines and rankings that denote maximum height or degree. Examples include “Maailman korkeimmat vuoret” (the world’s highest mountains) and “Kaupungin korkeimmat tornit” (the city’s tallest towers).

Metaphorical use: Beyond physical height, korkeimmat can describe abstract heights such as odotukset, saavutukset, or tavoitteet—tarkoituksellisesti “the highest expectations,” “the greatest achievements,” or “the loftiest goals.”

Morphology note: The form korkeimmat is the plural nominative of korkein, aligning with Finnish patterns for forming the plural superlative. When used with a singular noun, the corresponding form korkein is used (e.g., korkein vuori). In ordinary prose, korkeimmat appears most often in plural contexts.