ajallisiakin

Ajallisiakin is a Finnish word that translates to "even in time" or "even at that time." It is a comparative adverb used to emphasize that something occurred or existed despite the passage of time or at a particular, perhaps unexpected, moment. It suggests a continuity or a persistent presence that extends even into a later period.

The word is formed from the root "aika," meaning time, and the suffix "-llinen," indicating possession or belonging. The "-kin" ending is a clitic particle that adds an emphasis, akin to "even" or "also." Therefore, "ajallisiakin" literally conveys the idea of something being "even time-possessed" or existing within a time frame.

It is often used in contexts where one might expect something to have faded or ceased to exist due to the intervening years. For example, one might say that an old tradition is "ajallisiakin" still practiced, implying that it has survived despite the changes brought by time. This usage highlights resilience, tradition, or a long-standing connection to the past. The word carries a sense of enduring quality and is a subtle way to acknowledge the impact of time while asserting that something has managed to persist.