nykyisöissäkin

The term "nykyisöissäkin" is a Finnish word that translates roughly to "even in current times" or "still in modern times." It is an adverbial phrase used to emphasize that something persists or is relevant despite the passage of time and advancements. The word itself is a compound formed from "nykyinen" (current, modern) and "isöissäkin," which is a plural form of "isä" (father) with the possessive suffix "-i-" and the clitic particle "-kin" (also, even). This literal breakdown, while interesting, is not the primary functional meaning in contemporary usage.

In practice, "nykyisöissäkin" is employed to highlight the continued existence of traditions, habits, beliefs, or even physical objects that one might expect to have faded away due to modernization or changing societal norms. For instance, one might observe that a particular old craft is still practiced "nykyisöissäkin," implying that it has survived into the present day. Similarly, a certain traditional way of thinking might be described as present "nykyisöissäkin." The phrase carries a nuance of either mild surprise or a simple statement of enduring relevance, depending on the context. It is a flexible expression that allows speakers to comment on the persistence of the past in the present.