No. 576 in Finnish
kaikkein
Most, the most.
In a sentence
Kaikkein tärkeintä on olla rehellinen itselleen.
The most important thing is to be honest with oneself.
Used as a superlative intensifier, denoting the utmost significance of an attribute.
Kaikkein kaunein maisema avautui vuoren huipulla.
The most beautiful view unfolded at the mountain top.
Indicates the highest degree of aesthetic quality.
Hän on kaikkein ystävällisin opettaja, jonka olen tavannut.
She is the kindest teacher I have ever met.
Refers to the absolute degree of kindness among a group.
Kaikkein tärkeintä elämässä on hyvä terveys.
The most important thing in life is good health.
In this sentence, 'kaikkein' intensifies the superlative 'tärkeintä' ('the most important'), specifying the degree of importance.
Hän on kaikkein paras pelaaja joukkueessa.
He is the absolute best player on the team.
Here, 'kaikkein' emphasizes 'paras' ('the best'), indicating the highest level or degree of being the best.
Olet kaikkein tervetullein vieras.
You are the most welcome guest of all.
In this context, 'kaikkein' enhances 'tervetullein' ('the most welcome'), showing heightened significance or degree.
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