kaukaisetkin

The Finnish word "kaukaisetkin" is a plural form of "kaukanainen," which translates to "distant" or "far-off." It specifically refers to multiple distant things or people. The suffix "-kin" in Finnish is an enclitic particle that adds emphasis, often translating to "even" or "also." Therefore, "kaukaisetkin" carries the nuanced meaning of "even the distant ones" or "the distant ones too."

This word is used to acknowledge or include entities that are geographically, temporally, or metaphorically far away. For example, in a discussion about who might be affected by a particular event, "kaukaisetkin" could be used to say that even those living far away would be impacted. In literature or poetry, it might be employed to evoke a sense of vastness or to emphasize the reach of an idea or feeling. The grammatical structure of "kaukaisetkin" places it as an adjective modifying an implied or stated plural noun, or as a pronoun referring to plural distant entities. Its usage highlights a contrast or inclusion, suggesting that proximity is not the sole determinant of relevance or connection.