vilkkaimmat

Vilkkaimmat is the nominative plural superlative form of the Finnish adjective vilkas, meaning lively, busy, or bustling. It is used to describe places, events, or groups that have the highest level of activity within a defined set.

Usage is common in journalism, tourism, and everyday language when comparing multiple items. Examples include vilkkaimmat kaupungit (the busiest cities), vilkkaimmat illat (the liveliest evenings), vilkkaimmat tapahtumat (the busiest events), and vilkkaimmat kadut (the most active streets).

Inflection follows Finnish adjective declension rules. Vilkkaimmat appears in the nominative plural, with other cases formed by standard inflection, for example vilkkaimpien kaupungien (genitive plural) or vilkkaimman kaupungin (genitive singular). This pattern allows speakers to express both singular and plural, as well as different cases, while preserving the sense of “the most lively” within a group.

See also: Finnish grammar, adjectives, and the root vilkas.