selkeämpi

Selkeämpi is a Finnish adjective in its comparative form, meaning clearer or easier to understand. It is the comparative of selkeä, which describes something that is well explained, unambiguous, and easy to follow. The word is used to compare the clarity of statements, instructions, texts, or explanations rather than to describe physical clearness.

Formation and related forms: In Finnish, comparatives are formed by adding the suffix -mpi to the adjective stem. From selkeä we obtain selkeämpi. The corresponding superlative is selkein. These forms are declined to agree with the noun they modify in number and case.

Usage: Selkeämpi is used before a noun, for example selkeämpi ohje (a clearer instruction) or selkeämpi kuvaus (a clearer description). It can also appear in clauses, as in Tämä selitys on selkeämpi kuin tuo (This explanation is clearer than that). The choice between selkeämpi and other degrees depends on the context and the speaker’s assessment of clarity.

Notes: The degree connotes relative clarity; what is “clearer” can vary with audience, purpose, and prior knowledge. The term is common in education, journalism, technical writing, and translations, where improving understandability is a frequent aim. It does not necessarily imply brevity, but rather ease of comprehension.

Related terms: selkeys (clarity), ymmärrettävä (understandable), yksiselitteinen (unambiguous).