pitkällekin

pitkällekin is a Finnish adverb. It is the allative case of the adverb pitkälle, which itself is the allative case of the adjective pitkä meaning long. Therefore, pitkällekin literally translates to "even to far" or "even far".

In common usage, pitkällekin functions as an intensifier, indicating that something extends or goes further than expected or usual. It can be used to describe physical distance, duration, extent, or even the degree of something. For example, one might say that a journey went "pitkällekin" to express that it was unexpectedly long. Similarly, it could be used to describe a project that went "pitkällekin" in terms of its complexity or duration.

The particle "-kin" attached to pitkälle adds an element of emphasis or inclusion, suggesting "also" or "even". This makes pitkällekin a stronger expression than just pitkälle. It implies that the farness or extent is notable or surprising.

The word is often used in contexts where one is describing a situation that has progressed significantly or reached a considerable point. It can convey a sense of achievement, surprise, or even concern, depending on the surrounding context. For instance, saying "asia on edennyt pitkällekin" could mean "the matter has progressed even far," implying substantial progress has been made.