Riittääksikin

Riittääksikin is a Finnish word that expresses a feeling of sufficient, or even slightly more than sufficient, quantity or quality. It's a versatile adverbial phrase that can be used in a variety of contexts to convey a sense of contentment or a positive assessment of a situation. The word is composed of "riittää," meaning "to be enough" or "to suffice," and "-ksikin," which functions as an emphasizing suffix, similar to "even" or "also" in English, but with a nuance of "to a degree that is even more than enough."

One might use riittääksikin when describing food portions, for example, "Ruoka oli hyvää ja sitä oli riittääksikin," meaning "The food was good, and there was even more than enough of it." It can also be applied to abstract concepts like effort or time. If someone has worked diligently and their efforts are deemed more than satisfactory, one could say, "Hänen työnsä oli ahkeraa ja onnistunutta riittääksikin," which translates to "His work was diligent and successful, even more so than required." The phrase often carries a subtle implication of pleasant surprise or relief that the situation not only meets expectations but exceeds them, providing a comfortable buffer. It's a common expression in everyday Finnish conversation, reflecting a cultural appreciation for abundance and satisfaction.