Superlative maximization (mahdollisimman)

Maximizing with Mahdollisimman

To express "as [adjective/adverb] as possible", place mahdollisimman directly in front of the base adjective or adverb.

We should take advantage of this last-minute deal as soon as possible.
Meidän kannattaa hyödyntää tämä äkkilähtö mahdollisimman pian.
I must book this spontaneous mini holiday as quickly as possible.
Minun pitää varata tämä spontaani miniloma mahdollisimman nopeasti.

Use this structure to plan a spontaneous trip, whether you want to travel as far away (kauas) as possible or pack as little as possible.

I want to travel as far away as possible.
Haluan matkustaa mahdollisimman kauas.
We pack as little as possible for the adventure.
Pakkaamme seikkailua varten mahdollisimman vähän.

It also works with words in different cases, such as the adessive (-lla/-llä), to describe doing something "as cheaply as possible."

We intend to stay overnight on the holiday as cheaply as possible.
Aiomme yöpyä lomalla mahdollisimman halvalla.

Planning Spontaneous Getaways

Use your new vocabulary to talk about last-minute deals (äkkilähtö), breaking away from the daily grind (irtautua), and deciding where to stay overnight (yöpyä).

A spontaneous mini holiday is an awesome adventure.
Spontaani miniloma on mahtava seikkailu.
Are you planning to stay overnight in a hotel or a tent?
Aiotteko yöpyä hotellissa vai teltassa?
I am stressed, so I want to break away from everyday life.
Minua stressaa, joten haluan irtautua arjesta.