väljemmin

Väljemmin is a Finnish adverb meaning more freely, more generously, or more leniently in how something is applied or interpreted. It is the comparative/adverbial form related to the adjective väljempi, which conveys ideas of spaciousness, breadth, and liberality. The sense of väljemmin is that actions or interpretations are carried out with greater breadth or openness than before.

In usage, väljemmin commonly describes how rules, guidelines, or practices are applied, interpreted, or enforced. It can refer to both concrete situations and policy discussions. For example, a decision or interpretation can be described as tehty väljemmin than previously, meaning it is applied more leniently or broadly. It can also refer to physical space, such as an area being opened up or used more broadly: “tila avattiin väljemmin liikenteelle.”

Etymology and related terms: the word is part of standard Finnish and forms the adverb from the adjective väljempi. Related concepts include väljyys (spaciousness or liberality) and väljemyys (leniency). The opposite of väljemmin is tiukasti or rajoittavasti, used to describe stricter or more limited application.

Notes: Väljemmin is more common in formal or written Finnish, including policy, administrative discourse, and journalism, than in casual everyday speech. Its nuance centers on increased breadth, openness, or leniency in handling rules, space, or interpretation.