suurestikin

Suurestikin is a Finnish adverb formed by combining the degree adverb suuresti with the enclitic particle -kin, which adds emphasis. The word conveys the sense “to an even greater extent” or “even more so,” and it can modify adjectives, nouns in noun phrases, or entire clauses in a sentence.

Etymology and form: Suuresti derives from the adjective suuria/ suuri, with the adverbial suffix -sti. The particle -kin attaches to the word it emphasizes, often signaling inclusivity or emphasis, yielding the intensified form suurestikin. The construction is typically used in written Finnish and in more formal or literary contexts, though it is understood in everyday language.

Usage: Suurestikin is used to heighten a stated quality beyond what is expected or stated earlier in the discourse. For example, “Tulos oli suurestikin parempi kuin odotettiin” means “The result was even better than expected.” It can also modify evaluative adjectives: “se on suurestikin tärkeä asia” meaning “it is an even more important matter.” The word helps convey surprise or emphasis about degree.

Frequency and register: The form is not highly frequent in casual speech and is more common in writing, journalism, and formal speech. In everyday conversation, speakers may substitute with phrases such as paljon parempi or todella tärkeä to express similar emphasis.

See also: Finnish grammar, adverbs, enclitic -kin.