enemminkin

Enemminkin is a Finnish adverb meaning "more so," "even more," or "to a greater extent." It expresses that a proposition applies to a higher degree than what has been stated or than another option. The word helps shift emphasis in a sentence, signaling that the speaker considers the described situation more true or relevant than alternatives.

Etymology and form: enenminkin is formed from the stemenemmän meaning "more" combined with the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis. This kind of construction is common in Finnish for creating degree words and does not require a separate comparative clause.

Usage: enemminkin tends to appear in sentences that compare two possibilities or assert a stronger claim. It can modify verbs and adjectives, often appearing after the element it modifies, and is particularly common in contrastive statements or in responses that push for a stronger assertion. In practice, it marks that the speaker regards the described situation as more applicable or significant than another option.

Variants and related forms: While enemminkin is established in standard Finnish, other intensifiers such as vielä or mieluummin can convey similar emphasis in different contexts. The exact nuance of enemminkin can vary with tone, formality, and regional usage, but it generally signals a higher degree than the baseline statement.

See also: Finnish grammar; degree adverbs; emphasis particles.