oletetaankin

The Finnish word "oletetaankin" is a verb form that translates roughly to "it is indeed assumed" or "it is assumed, then." It's a passive third-person plural form of the verb "oletetaan," which itself is the passive present tense of "olettaa" (to assume). The "-kin" suffix adds an emphasis, suggesting that the assumption is either expected, confirmed, or perhaps even a bit surprising given the context.

Understanding "oletetaankin" requires looking at its components. "Oletetaan" implies that a supposition or hypothesis is being made by an unspecified subject or a general group. The addition of "-kin" acts as a focus or additive particle, similar to "also," "too," or "indeed" in English, but with a nuance of confirmation or expectation. Therefore, when "oletetaankin" is used, it signifies that an assumption is not just being made, but that this assumption is notable in some way.

For example, in a discussion, someone might say, "Hän ei vastaa puhelimeen, joten oletetaankin hänen olevan kiireinen" which translates to "He isn't answering the phone, so it is indeed assumed that he is busy." Here, the assumption of his busyness is a logical consequence of his unresponsiveness, and the "-kin" emphasizes that this is the natural conclusion to draw. The word encapsulates a common linguistic feature in Finnish, where suffixes can significantly alter the meaning and emphasis of a base word.