ponnekkaampi

Ponnekkaampi is a Finnish comparative adjective meaning more stubborn or more tenacious. It is derived from ponnekas, an adjective that denotes persistence, perseverance, or stubborn determination. In usage, ponnekkaampi describes a person, effort, or attitude that shows greater perseverance than another reference point.

Usage of ponnekkaampi follows standard Finnish adjective inflection for degree. It can appear in statements comparing two or more entities with respect to stubbornness or perseverance, and it can carry neutral, praising, or critical nuance depending on context. For example, Hän on ponnekkaampi kuin aiemmin translates to “He is more persistent than before.” The term is commonly found in everyday speech as well as in written Finnish, particularly when emphasizing resolve or tenacity.

Etymology and forms: Ponnekkaampi is the standard comparative form of ponnekas. As with other Finnish adjectives, it participates in the language’s system of degree and inflection, and its other forms adapt to number and case as required by the sentence.

See also: ponnekas; Finnish language; adjectives; degree of comparison.