lauseidenkin

Lauseidenkin is a Finnish grammatical construction formed by adding the focus particle -kin to the plural genitive lauseiden, the form meaning “of the sentences” or more loosely “the sentences as well.” The particle -kin signals emphasis, inclusivity, or contrast, and when it attaches to lauseiden it yields a noun phrase that can mean “even the sentences” or “as well as the sentences” in a given context. The construction is primarily found in formal or written Finnish and tends to appear within noun phrases rather than as a standalone word.

Morphology and syntax: -kin is a postposed particle that attaches to the head noun, here lauseiden. The resulting lauseidenkin behaves like a regular compound noun within larger syntactic structures, and its inflection follows the noun phrase system rather than standing alone. Semantics: lauseidenkin adds a sense of scope expansion or contrast, highlighting that the referenced elements include the sentences among other items. Examples include: “Tutkimus tarkastelee lauseidenkin pituuksia” (The study also examines the lengths of the sentences) and “Esityksessä kiinnitettiin huomiota lauseidenkin rakenteisiin” (The presentation drew attention to the structures of the sentences as well).

Usage and style: Lauseidenkin is relatively rare and stylistic, most often appearing in academic writing, linguistic discussion, or prose aiming for a precise or foregrounding tone. In everyday speech it is typically avoided or paraphrased with simpler particles such as myös or also. Its use can signal careful attention to scope and inclusivity within a discourse.

Relationship to related forms: Lauseidenkin is the plural-genitive form combined with the suffix -kin; the singular counterpart is lausekin. The construction reflects broader Finnish focus-particle usage and interacts with other particles to modulate emphasis and scope. See also Finnish grammar, -kin, lause.