suurempaa

Suurempaa is the partitive singular form of the Finnish adjective suurempi, meaning “larger” or “greater.” In Finnish, adjectives can take the partitive form when they modify a noun in the partitive case, so suur ee mpaa functions as a modifier rather than a standalone noun. It is commonly used in contexts describing increased size, degree, or quality.

Formation and usage: The basic adjective is suurempi (comparative of suuri). To form the partitive singular, the ending -a is added, producing suurempaa. This form typically appears with nouns in partitive, as in phrases describing a larger size or greater quality. Examples include arrangements like kokoa (size) or laatua (quality) in the partitive: Haluan suurempaa kokoa and Tämä tuote tarjoaa suurempaa laatua.

Examples in context:

- Haluan suurempaa kokoa. (I want a larger size.)

- Tämä tuote tarjoaa suurempaa laatua. (This product offers higher quality.)

- Hän tarvitsee suurempaa vastuuta. (He/She needs greater responsibility.)

Notes and nuance: Suurempaa is a natural choice when the speaker refers to a measurable or abstract degree—size, quality, responsibility, or amount—and the noun it modifies is in partitive. In everyday speech, the synonym is often isompi, which is more common for straightforward size comparisons. Suurempaa tends to appear in more specific or formal contexts, marketing language, or when stressing degree.

See also: Finnish adjectives, comparative forms, and partitive construction.