Viimeisetkin

Viimeisetkin is a Finnish phrase built from the adjective viimeiset, meaning the last or final ones, and the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis or inclusivity. The combination is used to stress that a statement applies to all members of a group, including those who might be expected to be left out or less visible.

Etymology and grammar: The word terakhir is formed by attaching -kin to viimeiset, producing viimeisetkin. In Finnish, -kin is a postpositive particle that signals inclusivity or emphasis, and it typically follows the word it attaches to. The phrase functions as a determiner or modifier that can introduce a broad scope, as in sentences where even the most marginalized or least anticipated participants are included.

Usage: Viimeisetkin appears in both written and spoken Finnish. It is commonly used in journalism, political rhetoric, and everyday speech to convey that an assertion or opportunity extends to everyone in a group, not just a subset. Examples include statements about participation, access to services, or the reach of a policy: “Viimeisetkin saivat tiedon ajoissa” (Even the last ones received the information on time). The construction can also appear in headlines to emphasize comprehensive inclusion or reach.

Relation to broader language: The -kin particle has several variants and can attach to different parts of speech to express inclusivity or emphasis. Viimeisetkin is one example of how Finnish speakers use postfix particles to convey nuance without adding separate words.

See also: Finnish language; particle -kin; inclusive rhetoric; Finnish grammar.