nuoremmat

Nuoremmat is a Finnish term that functions both as an adjective in its comparative form and as a substantive phrase meaning “the younger ones.” It is the plural nominative form of nuorempi, the comparative degree of nuori (young). When used as a noun, nuoremmat refers to younger people within a given group, contrasted with older members.

In everyday language, nuoremmat is employed to designate members of a population who are younger relative to a reference group, such as a family, organization, or society at large. It appears in conversations, journalism, and academic writing to discuss differences in attitudes, behavior, or needs between generations. For example, a sentence might read that nuoremmat tend to adopt new technologies more quickly, though contexts vary and definitions of “younger” depend on the reference group.

In sociological and demographic contexts, nuoremmat can be used to describe a cohort or demographic segment without specifying an exact age range, allowing for flexible comparisons across studies or reports. The term is common in Finnish discourse on youth, education, and labor markets, where discussions often contrast nuoremmat with older cohorts.

There is no single canonical work or organization titled Nuoremmat; rather, the word appears as a generic term in Finnish text. When encountered as a title or heading, it typically signals content related to youth or younger generations.

See also: nuori, nuorempi, ikäryhmät.