kyetenkään

Kyetenkään is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is a combination of the word "kyky" (ability, capacity) and the emphatic particle "kään" (meaning "also," "too," or "even"). The literal translation can be understood as "even his/her/its ability" or "not even his/her/its capacity." However, in common usage, kyetenkään carries a stronger sense of negation and implies that something is not possible or achievable, even with the existing capabilities or resources.

The word is typically used in negative sentences to emphasize a lack of possibility. For instance, if someone says "En voi tehdä sitä kyetenkään," it means "I cannot do it, not even with my abilities" or more colloquially, "I can't do it at all." It suggests that the subject's inherent skills or the available means are insufficient for the task. The particle "kään" adds a layer of exasperation or finality to the statement. It is important to note that kyetenkään is rarely used in affirmative sentences. Its primary function is to reinforce a negative assertion about capability or possibility.