rauhallisimmatkin

Rauhallisimmatkin is a Finnish phrase that translates roughly to “even the most peaceful ones.” It is formed from the adjective rauhallinen (peaceful, calm) with the superlative plural ending -immat and the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis and inclusiveness (often translated as “even” or “also”). The result is a emphatic modifier that refers to a group that includes those typically considered the calmest members.

Linguistic usage and meaning

In ordinary prose, rauhallisimmatkin is used to stress that a sub-group within a larger cohort is included, even those who are already viewed as the most tranquil. The construction is more common in written Finnish, such as literary prose or rhetorical writing, than in casual conversation. It can function as a modifier in noun phrases, as in rauhallisimmatkin ihmiset (“even the most peaceful people”) or as part of a predicative clause.

Context and reception

The phrase is primarily a stylistic device. It signals inclusivity of all members of a group, with particular attention to those who would be considered most calm. Because it is a nuanced, emphatic form, it appears more often in journalism, poetry, or political rhetoric than in everyday speech. There is no widely known publication or work that uses rauhallisimmatkin as a standalone title; when encountered, it is typically part of a larger sentence or quotation rather than a proper noun.

Translations and related terms

Literal translation: “even the most peaceful ones.” Related Finnish forms include rauhallinen (peaceful/calm), rauhallisempi (calmer), and rauhallisin (the most peaceful). See also rauha and rauhallisuus for broader semantic fields.