myöhäisemmäksi

Myöhäisemmäksi is a Finnish adverb that translates to "later" or "for later" in English. It is the comparative form of the adverb "myöhään" (late). The word is derived from "myöhä" which means late or tardy.

The primary use of myöhäisemmäksi is to indicate a postponement of an action or event to a future point in time. For example, one might say "Siirretään tapaaminen myöhäisemmäksi" which means "Let's move the meeting to later." It can also be used to describe something that becomes later or more delayed. For instance, "Päivä muuttui myöhäisemmäksi" could mean "The day became later," implying a delay in sunrise or sunset, though this usage is less common than referring to an event.

The adverb functions similarly to its English counterparts, providing a way to express temporal shifts. It is a common word in everyday Finnish conversation and writing, essential for discussing schedules and the passage of time. The grammatical structure of Finnish allows for such adverbial forms to be readily derived from adjectives and other adverbs, making myöhäisemmäksi a natural and frequently used part of the language. Its inflexibility as an adverb means it does not change form based on case or number.