vahvemman

Vahvemman is the genitive singular form of the Finnish adjective vahvempi, meaning “the stronger.” In Finnish grammar, adjectives decline to agree with the nouns they describe, and vahvemman is used to indicate possession or attribution by the stronger, as in vahvemman oikeus, “the stronger’s right.”

In linguistic and literary contexts, vahvemman appears primarily as part of phrases rather than as a standalone concept. It is commonly discussed in relation to broader ideas about power, legitimacy, and authority. The expression corresponds to the English phrase “might makes right” and is used to describe or critique situations where power or force is used to justify outcomes rather than fairness, consent, or law.

Usage notes: vahvemman by itself signals possession or attribution by the stronger when combined with a noun (for example, vahvemman oikeus). It is not a separate doctrine, but a grammatical form that features prominently in discussions of power dynamics in philosophy, political theory, history, and legal discourse. In Finnish discourse, the term often appears in analyses of social relations, international relations, and debates about justice and legitimacy.

Related concepts include vahvuus (strength), valta (power/authority), and oikeus (right/justice). Together, vahvemman and its surrounding phrases help express critical observations about how power can influence legitimate authority and normative outcomes.