arkisessakin

Arkisessakin is a Finnish phrase used as an adverbial modifier meaning “even in everyday life” or “even in ordinary circumstances.” It is employed to emphasize that a statement or phenomenon holds true beyond exceptional situations and into routine contexts.

Morphologically, arkisessakin is formed from the adjective arkinen, meaning “everyday, mundane,” together with the locative suffix -ssa to yield arkisessa (“in the everyday”) and the enclitic particle -kin that adds the sense of “even.” The combined form arkisessakin thus conveys “even in the everyday.” It is common in informal speech and in writing that aims for a colloquial tone.

Usage and register: The term appears in contemporary Finnish discourse, including social media, blogs, and opinion pieces, to stress persistence or relevance in ordinary life. It often accompanies claims about technology, culture, or human behavior, highlighting that the point applies beyond special or exceptional contexts.

Example: Arkisessakin voi löytää mahdollisuuksia oppia ja kasvaa. (Even in everyday life there are opportunities to learn and grow.)

Variants and related forms: Related to arkinen/arki, the root meaning “everyday life.” The -kin particle can attach to other adjectives or phrases to create similar “even” emphasis, yielding constructions such as arkisessa or arkisessakin in different sentences.

See also: Finnish language, -kin particle, arkinen, arki.