lukemistakin

Lukemistakin is a Finnish word that translates to "reading too" or "reading also" in English. It is a common conjunction used to indicate that reading is an additional activity someone is doing, or that someone else is also engaging in reading. The word is formed by combining the verb "lukea" (to read) with the suffix "-kin" (also, too). This suffix is attached to the third-person singular present tense form of the verb, "lukee." Therefore, "lukee-kin" becomes "lukemistakin" through a phonetic change where the "ee" in "lukee" becomes "e" and the "k" is retained.

The word is frequently used in everyday conversation and writing. For example, if someone asks what you are doing and you respond "Lukemistakin" after mentioning another activity, it implies that reading is also on your agenda. Similarly, if a parent observes their child reading and says "Hän on lukemistakin," it means the child is also reading, perhaps alongside playing or studying. The nuance of "lukemistakin" is similar to using "as well" or "too" in English sentences to add an item to a list of actions or occurrences. It conveys a sense of inclusion and shared activity.