menemmäksi

Menemmäksi is a Finnish verb that translates to "to lessen," "to diminish," or "to decrease" in English. It is a commonly used word in everyday conversation and written Finnish to describe a reduction in quantity, intensity, or degree. The verb can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from physical objects to abstract concepts.

For instance, one might say "Sade menemmäksi" meaning "The rain is lessening." Similarly, "Hänen pelkonsa menemmäksi" translates to "His fear is diminishing." The word can also refer to a reduction in economic terms, such as "Velka menemmäksi," meaning "The debt is decreasing."

Menemmäksi is part of the Finnish verb conjugation system and can be used in various tenses and moods. Its base form is menemmä, and it follows regular conjugation patterns. Understanding this verb is essential for comprehending Finnish sentences that describe a decline or reduction in something. The opposite of menemmäksi would be words like "kasvaa" (to grow) or "lisääntyä" (to increase).