perinteisempi

Perinteisempi is a Finnish adjective meaning “more traditional.” It is the comparative form of perinteinen (traditional) and is formed by adding the suffix -mpi to the stem, yielding perinteisempi. Like otherFinnish comparatives, it agrees in number and case with the noun it describes (for example: perinteisemmän, perinteisempää).

Usage and nuance: Perinteisempi is used to compare how traditional two or more things are. It can describe styles, practices, designs, or other phenomena that emphasize tradition more strongly than alternatives. The term is common in everyday language as well as discussions of culture, crafts, cuisine, architecture, and media. It often contrasts with moderni or innovatiivinen to highlight differences in tradition versus newness.

Forms: In addition to the base perinteisempi, Finnish allows inflection to fit different grammatical contexts, such as perinteisemmän (genitive singular) or perinteisempää (partitive singular). The superlative form is perinteisin (the most traditional), with plural forms such as perinteisimmät.

Etymology and relation: Perinteisempi derives from perinteinen through the standard Finnish comparative suffix -mpi, reflecting the language’s agglutinative morphology. The term emphasizes adherence to customary practices rather than mere age, conveying a sense of fidelity to long-standing norms.

See also: perinteinen, tradition, culture, design, Finnish linguistics.