nykypäivänäkin

Nykypäivänäkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even today" or "still today" in English. It is used to indicate that something continues to be true or relevant in the present time, often in contrast to past expectations or a perceived change. The word is a compound of "nykypäivä" (today, present day) and the enclitic particle "-kin" (also, even).

The usage of nykypäivänäkin often implies a sense of continuity or persistence. It can be employed to highlight that a tradition, a phenomenon, a problem, or a characteristic, despite the passage of time and societal changes, remains a present reality. For example, one might say that "old customs are still practiced even today" (vanhoja tapoja noudatetaan nykypäivänäkin) or that "certain challenges still exist today" (tietyt haasteet ovat olemassa nykypäivänäkin).

The word serves to acknowledge the enduring nature of certain aspects of life, culture, or society, suggesting that the present is not entirely divorced from the past. It can add a layer of emphasis to a statement, drawing attention to the fact that a particular point is not merely a historical artifact but a living, current issue or observation. The grammatical structure of the Finnish language allows this particle to be attached to various forms of the word for "today," offering flexibility in its application within sentences.