lähempi

Lähempi is a Finnish word used as both an adjective and an adverb with the sense of “closer” or “more intimate.” It expresses comparison and can refer to physical proximity, relational closeness, or a greater degree of a quality such as detail, depth, or understanding. The form is commonly used in everyday language to indicate something is nearer in space or in a figurative sense.

Etymology and grammar: Lähempi is derived from the Finnish root related to dekatness and is the comparative form of the adjective läheinen, meaning close or near. It is used to compare two or more items or states and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. In other grammatical roles, phrases built around lähempi may describe proximity of objects, relationships, or levels of analysis.

Usage and examples: In spatial sense, one might say, This talo on lähempi kuin tuo, meaning “This house is closer than that one.” In analytical or descriptive contexts, Lähempi tarkastelu paljastaa lisätietoja, or “A closer examination reveals more details.” The term also appears in cultural or media contexts as a descriptive label or part of titles, indicating a more intimate or in-depth focus, though specific works are not universally fixed.

See also: läheinen, nearby in Finnish spatial terms; closer in non-physical senses.