Jalankulkijoidenkin

Jalankulkijoidenkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even pedestrians" or "pedestrians too." It is a compound word formed from "jalankulkija," meaning pedestrian, and the clitic "-kin," which signifies "even" or "also." The addition of "-kin" implies that something applies to pedestrians in addition to others, or perhaps under specific circumstances that might not be immediately obvious.

The word is often used to emphasize that certain rules, rights, or considerations that apply to other road users, such as drivers or cyclists, should also extend to pedestrians. For example, a sentence might read, "Liikennesääntöjä tulee noudattaa, jalankulkijoidenkin." This translates to "Traffic rules must be followed, even by pedestrians." Here, the "-kin" highlights that pedestrians are not exempt from traffic laws, perhaps in a situation where it might be assumed they have less responsibility.

Conversely, it can be used to advocate for pedestrian safety and access. "Puistossa tulisi olla tilaa myös jalankulkijoidenkin liikkua rauhassa" means "The park should also have space for pedestrians to move around peacefully." In this context, "-kin" suggests that in addition to other park users or activities, pedestrian movement should be facilitated and respected. The specific nuance of "jalankulkijoidenkin" depends heavily on the surrounding sentence and the context in which it is used. It serves as a grammatical tool to broaden the scope of a statement to explicitly include pedestrians.