mistäkin

Mistäkin is a Finnish particle construction that functions as an adverb indicating indefiniteness about origin or cause. It combines the interrogative pronoun mistä (from where) with the enclitic particle -kin (also/too), adding a broad or non-specific sense. The result is commonly used in both spoken and written Finnish, especially in semi-formal or colloquial registers.

Usage examples include mistäkin syistä meaning “for various reasons,” mistäkin lähteistä meaning “from various sources,” and mistäkin suunnista meaning “from different directions.” In these phrases, the following noun is typically in the plural genitive (syistä, lähteistä, suunnista). The expression signals a range of origins or causes rather than a single, definite one.

Nuance and register: mistäkin is informal by default; in formal writing, writers often replace it with more explicit phrases such as erilaisista syistä, monista lähteistä, or eri suunnista. The particle -kin itself is a minor intensifier and can be appended to other question words to create similar broadening effects, reflecting its role as a generalizing modifier rather than a specific descriptor. See also related enclitic patterns with other question words to convey indefiniteness.