suuremmin

Suuremmin is a word in the Estonian language. It functions as a degree modifier, roughly meaning “more” or “to a greater extent.” The form is derived from the adjective suur, meaning “big,” and it carries a comparative or intensifying sense when used in certain contexts. In modern Estonian, suuremmin is relatively uncommon in everyday speech and is more typically found in literary, historical, or formal writing.

Usage and register

Suuremmin is generally considered rarer and more stylistic than the more common words for emphasis, such as rohkem or veelgi. It tends to appear in older texts, poetry, or dialectal speech, where writers seek a particular cadence or nuance. In contemporary prose and everyday conversation, speakers are more likely to use other expressions to convey a greater degree or emphasis.

Relation to other terms

The word operates as a degree modifier rather than a standard part of everyday comparative constructions. It can be viewed in relation to other Estonian intensifiers and degree words, which provide familiar options for expressing “more” or “to a greater extent” in different contexts. Etymologically, it reflects Finnic patterns of forming adverbial or intensifying derivatives from adjectives.

See also

Estonian language; comparative and superlative forms in Estonian; adverbs and degree modifiers.

Note

Suuremmin may be encountered in linguistic discussions or historical texts about Estonian stylistics. For typical modern usage, consult contemporary dictionaries to choose among preferred alternatives for emphasis.