likimääräisin

Likimääräisin is a Finnish adverb that translates to "approximately" or "about" in English. It is used to indicate that a quantity, amount, or time is not exact but is given as a rough estimate. The term is derived from the word "likimääräinen," which means "approximate" or "rough." In Finnish, likimääräisin is often used in everyday conversation and writing to convey that a figure is not precise but is intended to give a general idea.

For example, one might say "Likimääräisin 500 ihmistä osallistui tapahtumaan" (approximately 500 people attended the event) to indicate that the exact number of attendees is not known but is estimated to be around 500. The use of likimääräisin is common in contexts where precision is not necessary or where the exact value is not readily available.

In addition to its use with numbers, likimääräisin can also be used with time expressions. For instance, "Likimääräisin kello kolme" (approximately three o'clock) means that the exact time is not known but is estimated to be around three o'clock. This adverb is a useful tool in Finnish for conveying uncertainty or providing a general sense of a quantity or time without specifying the exact details.