palvelutkin
Palvelutkin is a colloquial Finnish term formed by combining the word palvelut (services) with the postposed emphasis suffix -kin. It is used to draw attention to the inclusion of services within a broader discussion and to signal that services should be treated as part of a system rather than as isolated elements.
Etymology and form: The suffix -kin is a Finnish pragmatic particle that attaches to words to mean
Usage: In journalism, policy debate, and everyday speech, palve lutkin can be used to advocate holistic service
Reception and status: Palvelutkin is not a formal term in Finnish dictionaries; it is mainly encountered in
See also: Finnish suffix -kin; palvelu; linguistics of Finnish pragmatics.