lämpöistä

Lämpöistä is a Finnish word that translates to "warm" or "pleasantly warm" in English. It is an adjective used to describe a moderate and comfortable level of heat, distinct from intense heat or cold. The word can be applied to a variety of contexts, such as the weather, a beverage, or a feeling.

For example, one might describe a summer day as lämpöistä if the temperature is agreeable and not overly hot. Similarly, a cup of coffee or tea could be described as lämpöistä if it is served at a temperature that is enjoyable to drink. The term can also convey a sense of comfort or coziness, such as a lämpöistä atmosphere in a room or a lämpöistä embrace.

The comparative form is lämpimämpää, meaning "warmer," and the superlative is lämpimintä, meaning "warmest." The adverbial form is lämpimästi, which means "warmly." The root of the word is "lämpö," meaning "heat" or "temperature." The diminutive suffix "-istä" is often used to imply a gentle or moderate quality, hence the specific nuance of "pleasantly warm" rather than just "hot."