Käyttävätkin

Käyttävätkin is a Finnish verb form formed from the verb käyttää (to use) in the third-person plural present tense (käyttävät) with the discourse particle -kin added. The -kin particle is a functional word in Finnish that expresses emphasis, contrast, or inclusion and is often translated as “even,” “indeed,” or “also.” When attached to a finite verb, -kin adds a nuance of surprise, concession, or affirmation within a broader context.

Grammatical function and nuance: The combination does not change the tense or aspect of the verb; it modifies the speaker’s stance by signaling that the action is noteworthy or contrary to expectations. The exact shade of meaning depends on context: it can imply that the subject does something in addition to what was previously assumed, or that the action is true despite other possibilities. -Kin can attach to different word types, but with verbs it commonly strengthens or foregrounds the assertion.

Usage notes: -kin is a clitic particle and often appears in both spoken and written Finnish. It can appear in declarative sentences, questions, or responses to imply “after all” or “as well.” The meaning is situational and may range from plain affirmation to subtle contrast.

Examples:

- He käyttävätkin tätä ohjelmaa. (They actually / indeed use this program.)

- Käyttävätkohan he näitä? (I wonder if they use these as well?)

Related form patterns include other uses of -kin with pronouns and nouns (e.g., mekin, sinunkin), which convey similar emphasis or inclusion within a broader discourse.