voimakkaampi

Voimakkaampi is a Finnish adjective formed as the comparative form of voimakas, meaning strong or powerful. It is used to express that one thing has greater strength, intensity, or impact than another. The word can refer to physical strength, sensory intensity, or figurative power, depending on context.

Formation and grammar: The comparative form is created by adding the suffix -mpi to the adjective stem, giving voimakas → voimakkaampi. The corresponding superlative is voimakkain. In use, the comparative is often accompanied by kuin to compare two items (for example, kuin tuo), as in “Tämä ääni on voimakkaampi kuin tuo.” The adjective agrees with the noun in number and case, as with other Finnish adjectives.

Usage notes: Voimakkaampi is common in descriptions of sound, weather, emotions, or influence. It can describe both physical phenomena (a stronger wind) and more abstract qualities (a more powerful argument). When forming adverbs, Finnish typically uses voimakkaasti or, less commonly, more specific adverbial forms rather than a direct -mpi adverb.

Etymology: Voimakkaampi derives from voimakas, which comes from voima (power, strength) with the typical comparative suffix -mpi. The related noun voima denotes power or strength, while voimakkuus conveys intensity or strength level.

Examples:

- Tämä moottori on voimakkaampi kuin aiemman.

- Heidän viestinsä on voimakkaampi nyt kuin ennen.

Voimakkaampi thus serves as a standard, neutral comparative in Finnish, adaptable across physical, sensory, and figurative contexts.