nedettäkin

Nedettäkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even a little" or "even a bit" in English. It is a compound word formed from "neden," the genitive case of "ne," meaning "they," and "kin," a clitic particle that adds emphasis or inclusion, similar to "even" or "also." The literal translation of "neden kin" would be "of them even" or "of them also."

In practice, nedettäkin is used to express that a small amount of something is present or has occurred, often in a context where a larger amount might be expected or desired. It can also imply that even a minimal quantity makes a difference. For example, one might say "Sataa nedettäkin" which means "It's raining even a little." This suggests a very light drizzle rather than heavy rain.

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to convey nuance and soften statements. It can be applied to various contexts, including measurements, quantities, time, or intensity. For instance, "Hän ymmärtää nedettäkin aiheesta" translates to "He understands even a little about the subject," indicating a basic, but not extensive, knowledge. Similarly, "Onko ruokaa nedettäkin jäljellä?" means "Is there even a bit of food left?" implying a scarcity. The particle "kin" can also be attached to other words to create similar emphatic or inclusive meanings, but nedettäkin specifically refers to a small quantity or degree.