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No. 421 in Finnish

mahdollisimman

"As... as possible."

In a sentence

  • Yritä olla mahdollisimman tarkka.

    Try to be as accurate as possible.

    Here, 'mahdollisimman' is used to intensify the level of accuracy sought by 'tarkka', implying striving for utmost precision.

  • Haluan päästä perille mahdollisimman pian.

    I want to arrive as soon as possible.

    In this case, 'mahdollisimman' emphasizes the urgency of 'pian', conveying a desire to minimize delay.

  • Valitse mahdollisimman mukava paikka.

    Choose the most comfortable spot possible.

    Here, 'mahdollisimman' indicates the maximal degree of comfort desired in the choice of a place.

  • Minä haluan suorittaa tehtävän mahdollisimman nopeasti.

    I want to complete the task as quickly as possible.

    In this sentence, 'mahdollisimman' is used to intensify the adjective 'nopeasti,' indicating the maximal degree of quickness achievable.

  • Yritä pysyä mahdollisimman hiljaa kokouksen aikana.

    Try to stay as quiet as possible during the meeting.

    Here, 'mahdollisimman' is combined with 'hiljaa,' emphasizing the desire for the utmost quietness the listener can achieve.

  • Pyri ratkaisemaan ongelma mahdollisimman tehokkaasti.

    Aim to solve the problem as effectively as possible.

    In this context, 'mahdollisimman' modifies 'tehokkaasti,' stressing the striving for the highest level of effectiveness in solving the problem.

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