suurimpiä

Suurimpiä is a Finnish word that translates to "largest" or "greatest" in English. It is the superlative form of the adjective "suuri," meaning "large" or "great." The word "suurimpiä" is used to compare multiple items and identify the one that is the biggest or most significant among them. For example, one might refer to "maailman suurimpiä kaupunkeja," meaning "the world's largest cities."

The grammatical form of "suurimpiä" is the partitive plural. This means it is used when referring to an indefinite or partial quantity of the largest things, or when the superlative is part of a clause that requires the partitive case. For instance, if discussing "some of the largest rivers," the Finnish translation would likely employ "suurimpiä jokia." The base form of the superlative is "suurin," meaning "the largest" or "the greatest" in the nominative singular. When referring to a single, definite largest item, "suurin" would be used.

The concept of "suurimpiä" can apply to a wide range of contexts, from physical size and quantity to abstract qualities like importance or impact. It is a fundamental comparative term in the Finnish language, essential for expressing rankings and degrees of magnitude. Understanding its usage is key to comprehending comparative statements in Finnish.