Silloinkin

Silloinkin is a Finnish adverb meaning “even then” or “at that time as well.” It is used to emphasize that a statement or action applies despite previous conditions or expectations, often signaling continuity or persistence in a situation.

Etymology and form: Silloinkin is formed from silloin, meaning “then,” combined with the enclitic particle kin, which conveys emphasis such as also, too, or even. The kin suffix attaches to many words in Finnish, and silloin is a common base for creating silloinkin.

Usage: Silloinkin commonly appears in narrative or explanatory sentences to refer to a moment already discussed and to stress that something remains true or happened despite earlier circumstances. It is found in both formal and informal Finnish and can convey endurance, resilience, or a contrary outcome relative to an earlier moment.

Examples: Se oli rankka tilanne, mutta silloinkin hän jatkoi. Silloin oli paljon odotuksia epävarmuudesta, mutta silloinkin projektin eteni. Henkilö voi käyttää silloinkin myös vastakohtaisena korostuksena: hän sanoi, ettei tule, mutta silloinkin hän ilmestyi.

Variants and related notes: The base silloin may appear without kin, and there are related forms such as silloinkin in some dialects or contexts. Silloinkin is primarily used as a standalone adverb in Finnish sentences.

See also: silloin; kin suffix in Finnish; Finnish adverbs of emphasis.