lyhemmäksi

lyhemmäksi is a Finnish word, a comparative adverb derived from the adjective lyhyt, meaning "short". It translates to "shorter" or "for a shorter time" in English. As a comparative form, it indicates a reduction in length, duration, or distance compared to a previous state or a reference point. For example, one might say "aika kului lyhemmäksi" meaning "time passed shorter" or "time was shorter than expected". It can also be used to describe making something shorter, such as "leikata hiukset lyhemmäksi" which means "to cut hair shorter". The word is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation to express this concept of reduction. Its grammatical function is adverbial, modifying verbs or adjectives to indicate the degree of shortness.