itsessäänkin

Itsessäänkin is a Finnish adverb. It is a compound word formed from the personal pronoun "itse" (self) and the postposition "-kin" (also, even). Literally translated, it can be understood as "even in itself" or "in and of itself."

The primary function of itsessäänkin is to add emphasis or nuance to a statement, suggesting that something holds true or is significant on its own merit, without external factors or further consideration. It implies that the subject being discussed is important or possesses certain qualities inherently. For instance, if one says "Tämä kirja on itsessäänkin mielenkiintoinen" (This book is interesting in and of itself), it means the book is interesting regardless of its author, publication date, or any other external context.

Itsessäänkin can be used to highlight an inherent quality, a standalone value, or a self-evident truth. It often serves to preempt any potential need for further justification or to underscore the intrinsic nature of something. The word emphasizes the inherent worth or characteristic of the subject without requiring additional support or explanation. Its usage is common in both spoken and written Finnish.