Muodostaakin

Muodostaakin is a Finnish verb form created by combining the verb stem muodostaa (to form, to constitute) with the enclitic particle -kin. The result is used to emphasize that the action of forming or constituting occurs, often conveying a sense of surprise, contrast, or inevitability. In English, it is sometimes rendered as “even forms” or “indeed forms,” depending on the context.

Usage and nuance: The form is a finite verb in the present tense and is typically attached to the third-person singular subject, though it can appear in other constructions when a contrastive or emphatic tone is intended. The -kin particle adds a layer of emphasis that can shift a statement from merely factual to somewhat assertive or surprising. It is common in written Finnish and can appear in formal discourse as well as in narrative prose.

Grammatical notes: -kin is an enclitic particle that binds to the preceding word, in this case the verb form muodosta- with the appropriate tense ending. The resulting single word, muodostaakin, carries the emotional or tonal shading rather than changing the core meaning of muodostaa. The construction is not a separate tense or mood; it is a nuance added to the existing form.

Examples:

- Se ratkaisee ongelman, ja muodostaaakin uuden pohjan koko projektille. (It solves the problem, and it indeed forms a new basis for the entire project.)

- Tämä ei ole pelkästään muutos; se muodostaaakin uuden mahdollisuuden. (This is not just a change; it also forms a new opportunity.)

See also: muodostaa, -kin as a general enclitic particle, Finnish emphasis and contrast markers.