lyhyemät

lyhyemät is the comparative form of the Finnish adjective lyhyt, meaning "short." Therefore, lyhyemät directly translates to "shorter" in English. It is used to compare two or more things, indicating that one is of less length, duration, or extent than another. For instance, if one person is shorter than another, one might say "hän on lyhyempi" (he/she is shorter). When comparing multiple individuals or items, the plural form "lyhyemät" is employed. This form agrees in number with the noun it modifies. The superlative form, indicating the shortest among a group, is "lyhin." The adjective "lyhyt" and its comparative and superlative forms are fundamental to expressing relative measurements and comparisons in the Finnish language. Understanding these forms is crucial for accurate communication when discussing size, time, or distance.