tänäkin

Tänäkin is a Finnish adverb that translates to "even this" or "even today" depending on the context. It is formed by combining the demonstrative pronoun "tämä" (this) with the particle "kin" (also, even). The particle "kin" adds emphasis, suggesting that something noteworthy or unexpected is happening or being considered in relation to the current time or situation.

The usage of tänäkin often implies a comparison or a continuation of a previous state or action. For example, if someone has been having a bad day, they might say "Tänäkin päivänä kaikki meni pieleen," meaning "Even today, everything went wrong." Here, "tänäkin" emphasizes that the bad luck persisted despite any hopes for improvement.

Another common usage relates to recurring events or situations. If a specific event happens annually, one might say about a particular year, "Tänäkin vuonna tapahtuma oli menestys," meaning "Even this year, the event was a success." This suggests that the success is notable, perhaps because of past challenges or expectations.

The word's flexibility allows it to be used in various grammatical structures, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to convey a sense of "even this" or "also this." It is a useful word for adding nuance and emphasis in Finnish conversation and writing.