Heikommatkin

Heikommatkin is a Finnish term formed by combining the comparative plural form heikommat of the adjective heikko with the particle kin, which adds emphasis meaning "even" or "also." The construction signals inclusion of a subset that is weaker or less capable relative to a reference group. In translation, it corresponds to "even the weaker ones" or "the weaker ones too."

Usage and nuance: The phrase is used in both spoken and written Finnish to foreground inclusivity or to acknowledge vulnerabilities within a group. It appears in contexts discussing opportunities, resources, or recognition that apply beyond the strongest participants. The particle kin attaches to adjectives in their plural form, and the phrase can be extended with additional elements, for example with phrases like mukaan lukien to stress inclusion.

Examples:

- Kilpailussa pärjäävät usein parhaat, mutta tällä kertaa heikommatkin saivat pisteitä.

- Päätös koskee kaikkia, heikommatkin mukaan lukien.

- Tukitoimet on suunniteltu siten, että heikommatkin voivat hyötyä.

Origin and notes: Heikommatkin is a standard inflectional construction in Finnish adjective use, not a fixed standalone lexical item. It is a common grammatical tool for signaling inclusive emphasis in discourse about groups, performances, or opportunities.