reilumpi

Reilumpi is the comparative form of the Finnish adjective reilu, meaning fair, decent, or honest. It denotes a greater degree of fairness in conduct, rules, outcomes, or judgments. In everyday language it is commonly used when contrasting options in negotiations, competitions, policy proposals, or distributions.

Formation and grammar: Reilu forms the stem for the comparative by adding the suffix -mpi. The resulting adjective is both attributive and predicative: e.g., reilumpi ratkaisu (a fairer solution) and Se on reilumpi kuin se uusi sopimus (It is fairer than the new contract).

Usage notes: Reilumpi emphasizes fairness rather than overall superiority. It is neutral and common in discussions about rules, contracts, governance, and other situations where the fairness of processes or outcomes is at issue. The word is primarily used in Finnish-speaking contexts.

Examples:

- Tämä ratkaisu on reilumpi kuin edellinen. (This solution is fairer than the previous one.)

- He ehdottivat reilumpia pelisääntöjä, jotta kaikkien etu olisi turvattu. (They proposed fairer rules to safeguard everyone's interest.)

See also: reilu, oikeudenmukaisuus, fairness (in Finnish discourse).