suoremmaksi

Suoremmaksi is a Finnish grammatical form used to express that someone or something becomes more straightforward or direct. It is the translative form of the comparative adjective suorempi, which itself comes from the root suora meaning straight in a figurative sense such as honesty or directness. The translative suffix -ksi marks a change of state, so suoremmaksi literally conveys “becoming more straightforward.”

Morphology and usage

The base adjective suora yields the comparative suorempi (more straightforward). To indicate a change into that state, Finnish uses the translative form suoremmaksi. This construction is typically used with verbs that denote becoming or turning into a new state, most commonly with tulla: "tulla suoremmaksi" or in a finite clause "hänestä tuli suoremmaksi" — “he became more straightforward.” Suoremmaksi can also appear in other clauses describing a shift in communication style or attitude, often implying less ambiguity and less circumstantial hedging.

Nuance and register

Suoremmaksi often carries a practical or evaluative nuance, emphasizing clarity and directness in interaction. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though it can be used with a slightly evaluative tone depending on the surrounding discourse. Related forms include suora (straight/direct) and suorempi (more straightforward).

See also

Finnish comparative forms and the translative case; examples of changing state constructions with tulla and other verbs.