nykypäivänkin

nykypäivänkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even nowadays" or "still today" in English. It is a compound word formed from "nykypäivä" (present day) and the enclitic particle "-kin" which conveys emphasis or inclusion. The word is used to highlight that something continues to be true or relevant despite the passage of time, suggesting a sense of persistence or continued existence into the current era.

The usage of nykypäivänkin often implies a contrast between the past and the present, or it can be used to emphasize that a particular situation, phenomenon, or characteristic, which might have been expected to change or disappear, has in fact endured. For instance, one might say that a certain tradition is still practiced nykypäivänkin, meaning that it continues to be observed in the present day, perhaps surprisingly so. Similarly, it can be used to express that a particular challenge or issue, though old, remains relevant and present in contemporary life. The particle "-kin" adds a subtle nuance of "even" or "also," suggesting that the statement might be noteworthy or goes beyond what one might initially assume. It is a common and versatile expression in Finnish, contributing to the descriptive richness of the language by acknowledging the continuity of certain aspects of life and culture into the modern age.