Breakdown of Tuokin kilpailija luistelee kauneimmin.
tuo
that
kaunis
beautiful
-kin
also / too (suffix)
kilpailija
competitor
Questions & Answers about Tuokin kilpailija luistelee kauneimmin.
How is the superlative adverb kauneimmin formed from the base adjective kaunis?
To form the superlative adverb, meaning the most beautifully, you take the plural stem of the adjective, which for kaunis is kaunei-, and add the superlative adverb ending -mmin.
How does kauneimmin differ from kauniimmin?
Kauniimmin is the comparative adverb, meaning more beautifully, and it is built on the singular stem kaunii-. Kauneimmin is the superlative adverb, meaning most beautifully, and uses the plural stem kaunei-. It is very common for learners to mix up these two stems!
Why is the -kin suffix attached to tuo instead of another word in the sentence?
The suffix -kin means also or too, and it attaches directly to the word it emphasizes. By saying tuokin kilpailija, the speaker emphasizes that that specific competitor also skates beautifully, alongside others already mentioned. If it were attached to the verb as luisteleekin, it would emphasize the action of skating instead.
How is the noun kilpailija constructed?
Kilpailija means competitor, and it is built from the verb kilpailla, which means to compete. The -ja suffix is added to the verb stem to describe the person doing the action, just like the English -er ending in skater.