Pidemmällekin

Pidemmällekin is a Finnish adverb formed by combining pidemmälle, meaning “further” or “to a further point,” with the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis and can be translated as “even.” The result, pidemmällekin, is used to indicate progression beyond a previously stated limit, expectation, or norm, often with a sense of determination or surprise.

Etymology and morphology: The base is pidemmälle, the directional form of the comparative of pitkä (long). The -lle suffix marks direction toward a point, yielding “to a further point.” The enclitic -kin attaches to the entire word to convey inclusivity or emphasis, producing pidemmällekin. This construction is productive in Finnish and can accompany verbs, adjectives, or entire propositions.

Usage: pidemmällekin is common in both spoken and written Finnish, especially in contexts of goal setting, exploration, endurance, or challenge. It conveys not just an extension of distance or extent, but a deliberate push beyond what is expected or comfortable. It can carry a nuanced tone of perseverance, defiance, or curiosity.

Examples:

- Emme pysähdy täällä, vaan menemme pidemmällekin. (We won’t stop here; we’ll go even further.)

- Hän haluaa yrittää pidemmällekin, vaikka vastoinkäymiset kasvavat. (They want to push further, even as obstacles grow.)

See also: other enclitic -kin formations in Finnish, such as myös, jopa, sekä, toning down or intensifying statements (e.g., täälläkin, ainaikin). The word is a standard part of Finnish pronunciation and grammar, with no separate proper-noun references unless used in a title or artistic context.