Maapallakin

Maapallakin is a Finnish adverb meaning “even on Earth” or “on Earth as well.” It is formed from maapallo, meaning “Earth” or “the planet,” combined with the adessive suffix -lla (on) and the enclitic particle -kin (also, even). The combination yields a form such as maapallollakin in standard spelling, but maapallakin is commonly used in informal writing and speech, reflecting the same meaning.

Maapallakin is used to emphasize that a statement applies broadly or to contrast with other places or scales, including space or distant contexts. It often appears in rhetorical or comparative contexts to stress universality or inclusivity. In everyday Finnish, it is a typical way to draw attention to what is true not only in one setting but also on Earth in general.

Examples illustrate its sense of inclusivity. Maapallollakin on ihmisiä, jotka rakastavat taidetta. Translation: There are people on Earth who love art. Maapallollakin esiintyy monimuotoisuutta; tutkimukset osoittavat, että erilaisia elinympäristöjä löytyy laajasti. Translation: Biodiversity is also present on Earth; studies show that a variety of habitats exists widely.

Etymology and related forms: maapallo is the base noun; -lla marks location (adessive), and -kin adds emphasis. The compound maapallollakin is the standard formal variant, while maapallakin appears in casual usage. See also maapallo, -kin suffix, adessive case.

See also: maapallo; -kin suffix; Finnish grammar.