Vahingossakin

Vahingossakin is a Finnish adverbial phrase meaning “even in the event of damage” or “even in case of damage.” It is formed from the noun vahinko (damage) plus the inessive suffix -ssa/-ssä and the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis comparable to “even” or “also.” The resulting word is used to indicate that a statement or policy applies to damaged situations as well.

Usage of vahingossakin is common in legal, insurance, and policy language, as well as in journalistic or promotional text where broad applicability is described. It signals that the described right, obligation, or condition holds not only in ordinary circumstances but also when damage has occurred. For example, a text might say: “Vahingossakin tapauksissa asiakas voi hakea korvausta,” meaning that the customer can seek compensation in damage cases as well.

In everyday Finnish, vahingossakin can appear in formal or semi-formal contexts, often preceding phrases like “tapauksissa,” “tilanteissa,” or “kustannuksissa.” Its use emphasizes inclusivity of damaged scenarios within the scope of a rule or assurance.

Etymology and form: vahinko is the base noun meaning damage or loss. The suffix -ssa/-ssä marks the inessive (in/inside), and -kin is an enclitic particle that adds emphasis, producing a word that translates roughly to “in damage and also,” simplified as “even in the event of damage.”

See also: Finnish particle -kin, Finnish inessive case, compound adverbs in Finnish.