ihinsä

ihinsä is a Finnish word. It is the possessive form of the third-person reflexive pronoun itse, meaning "oneself" or "himself/herself/itself." Specifically, "ihinsä" is the third-person singular genitive/accusative form. This means it refers to something belonging to or done by the subject of the sentence, when the subject is singular and the action or possession is directed back to that subject.

For example, in the sentence "Hän pesi ihinsä" (He/She washed himself/herself), "ihinsä" indicates that the action of washing was performed by the subject on themselves. Similarly, in "Hän katsoi ihinsä peilistä" (He/She looked at himself/herself in the mirror), "ihinsä" again signifies a reflexive action. The word can also be used to emphasize that the action was done by the person themselves, without help. The context of the sentence typically clarifies whether "ihinsä" refers to a male, female, or inanimate object, as Finnish third-person pronouns do not inherently distinguish gender. It is a common and essential part of Finnish grammar for expressing reflexive actions and possessions.