kõvemini

Kõvemini is an Estonian adverb meaning “to a greater degree of loudness” or simply “more loudly.” It describes an increase in sound level in speech, singing, or other audible actions. The form is common in everyday speech as well as in written descriptions of performances, music, and broadcast media when speakers compare volumes.

Formation and usage: The word is formed from the adjective kõva (meaning “loud” or “hard”) and functions as a degree adverb. It typically modifies verbs related to producing sound and can be used in comparative constructions, for example with kui (“than”). For instance, Ta rääkis kõvemini kui eile; Koor laulis kõvemini täna õhtul. It appears across informal and formal Estonian, though in very formal writing a softer phrasing may sometimes be preferred.

Examples: Koor laulis täna õhtul kõvemini. Ta rääkis kõvemini kui eile. Ta tõstis häält kõvemini, et publik teda kuuleks.

Notes: Kõvemini is widely understood in Estonian and is primarily used to convey a clear increase in loudness, whether in everyday conversation, journalism, or artistic critique.