superlatiivissa
Superlatiivissa refers to the superlative degree of adjectives and, less commonly, adverbs in Finnish grammar. It expresses the highest degree of a property within a set, and is often translated as the English “the most” or “the -est.” For example, nopein means “the fastest,” suurin means “the biggest,” and vanhin means “the oldest.”
Formation in adjectives is typically achieved by using specific inflectional forms. The most common pattern adds
Usage and placement: the superlative agrees with the noun it modifies in case and number, just like
Notes on scope: the superlative is primarily a property of adjectives but can also describe adverbs in