pitkissäkin

pitkissäkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even in long ones" or "even for long ones." It is the partitive plural form of the adjective pitkä, meaning "long." The suffix -kin is an enclitic particle that adds emphasis, often conveying a sense of "even," "also," or "too." Therefore, pitkissäkin implies that something applies or is true even when dealing with things that are lengthy, extensive, or take a significant amount of time.

The word can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Tämä työ on vaikea, pitkissäkin projekteissa" which translates to "This work is difficult, even in long projects." Here, "pitkissäkin" emphasizes that the difficulty persists despite the duration of the project. Another example could be "Hän jaksaa juosta, pitkissäkin matkoissa" meaning "She can keep running, even for long distances." This highlights her endurance over extended lengths. The particle -kin adds a nuance of surprise or acknowledgment that the quality or action holds true under a more challenging or extended circumstance. It suggests that one might expect the opposite to be true, but it is not.