võimsam

Võimsam is the comparative form of the Estonian adjective võimas, meaning powerful or mighty. It expresses a higher degree of power or effectiveness and corresponds to the English "more powerful." The related superlative form is võimsaim.

Usage and meaning: Võimsam is used to compare two or more things in terms of power, capability, or impact. It can describe physical power, such as a võimsam mootor (a more powerful engine), or more abstract strength, such as a võimsam argument (a more powerful argument) or võimsam mõju (a stronger effect). The word can be used in technical, sports, or everyday contexts, as well as in figurative expressions.

Formation and grammar: In Estonian, võimsam is formed by adding the comparative suffix to the base adjective võimas, resulting in võimsam. The superlative is võimsaim. As with other adjectives, võimsam typically precedes the noun it modifies or appears in a predicate construction: See masin on võimsam; See masin on võimsam kui see. The word agrees with the noun in number and case.

Etymology: Võimsam derives from võimas, itself related to võim, meaning power or ability. The root conveys potency and capacity, with võimsam extending that sense to a higher degree.

See also: Võimas (powerful), võimsaim (most powerful). The term is common in technical descriptions, sports reporting, and explanatory writing where comparisons of power or effectiveness are relevant.