säilyvätkin

Säilyvätkin is a Finnish word that translates to "still preserved" or "also preserved" in English. It is the third-person plural past tense form of the verb säilyä, which means to be preserved, to last, or to survive. The particle -kin in Finnish is a clitic that adds emphasis, often translating to "also" or "too." Therefore, säilyvätkin implies that something or someone, in addition to other things or people, has also been preserved or has lasted.

The usage of säilyvätkin is context-dependent. For example, one might say "Vanhat kirjat säilyvätkin yllättävän hyvinä" which translates to "The old books have also been preserved surprisingly well." Here, the "kin" emphasizes that the books, perhaps contrary to expectation or alongside other items, have endured. Another example could be "Monet perinteet säilyvätkin vahvoina vielä nykyään" meaning "Many traditions have also survived strongly even nowadays." This suggests that while some traditions might have faded, others have persisted.

The word highlights a sense of endurance and continuation, often in the face of time or potential decay. It is a common grammatical construction in Finnish that adds nuance to statements about preservation and survival.