lievimpiä

lievimpiä is a Finnish word that translates to "milder" or "less severe" in English. It is the plural form of the adjective "lievä," which means mild, slight, or gentle. This word is used in various contexts to describe a reduction in intensity or seriousness.

For example, one might refer to lievimpiä oireita, meaning milder symptoms, in a medical context. This suggests that the symptoms are present but not as intense or debilitating as they could be. In discussions about weather, lievimpiä pakkasia would indicate less severe frosts compared to harsher cold spells. The term can also be applied to situations, such as lievimpiä seurauksia, meaning less severe consequences, implying that the outcome of an event is not as detrimental as it might have been.

The concept of lievimpiä often implies a comparison, suggesting a state that is less extreme than a previous or potential state. It is a common and useful adjective in everyday Finnish to denote a lessened degree of something, whether it be physical discomfort, environmental conditions, or the impact of events.