kylmimmissä

kylmimmissä is a Finnish word. It is the illative plural form of the adjective "kylmä," which means "cold." The illative case in Finnish indicates movement into, within, or onto a place, or a state of being within. Therefore, "kylmimmissä" literally translates to "in the coldest" or "among the coldest."

This word is typically used to describe locations or situations that are exceptionally cold. For instance, one might say "Olimme kylmimmissä paikoissa Suomessa" which means "We were in the coldest places in Finland." It can also be used metaphorically, although this is less common, to describe a situation or feeling that is emotionally cold or unwelcoming.

The grammatical structure of "kylmimmissä" reveals key aspects of Finnish morphology. "Kylmä" is the base adjective. The superlative form is "kylmin" (coldest). The plural form of the superlative is "kylmimmät." Finally, adding the illative case ending "-ssä" transforms it into "kylmimmissä," signifying "in the coldest ones" or "in the coldest places." Understanding this breakdown helps in comprehending the nuances of Finnish grammar and how adjectives are modified to convey specific meanings and contexts.