päähänkin

Päähänkin is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is a compound word formed from "päähän" (to the head) and the particle "-kin" (also, too, even). Literally translated, it means "to the head too" or "even to the head."

The primary use of päähänkin is to emphasize that something has reached or been directed towards someone's head, often implying a surprising or forceful manner. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses. For example, it might describe an object hitting someone's head unexpectedly, or a thought or realization coming to someone's mind. The "-kin" particle adds a sense of inclusion or a slight degree of unexpectedness to the statement.

Consider the sentence "Aurinko paistoi päähänkin." This translates to "The sun shone even on my head" or "The sun shone on my head too." The inclusion of "-kin" suggests that perhaps other parts of the body were already warmed by the sun, but this phrase specifically highlights the head's exposure, perhaps implying it was a particularly strong ray or that the person wasn't expecting it.

In a figurative sense, "päähänkin" can refer to understanding or realizing something. If someone finally grasps a difficult concept, one might say, "Asia meni päähänkin" (The matter went even to my head), implying that understanding finally occurred after some effort or delay. The word is relatively informal and is commonly used in spoken Finnish.