vanhempienkin

The Finnish word "vanhempienkin" is a grammatical form derived from the noun "vanhempi." "Vanhempi" can mean either "parent" or "older" (in the comparative degree). When "vanhempienkin" is used, it typically implies "even the parents" or "also the older ones."

The "-kin" suffix in Finnish is an enclitic particle that adds emphasis, often translated as "also," "too," or "even." Therefore, "vanhempienkin" combines the genitive plural form of "vanhempi" (vanhempien, meaning "of the parents" or "of the older ones") with the emphatic "-kin."

In contexts where "vanhempi" refers to parents, "vanhempienkin" signifies that the statement or action applies not only to children or other individuals but also to the parents themselves. For example, a sentence might state that a certain rule applies to everyone, "myös vanhempienkin" (also even the parents).

When "vanhempi" is used in the comparative sense of "older," "vanhempienkin" would mean "even the older ones" or "also the older ones." This could be used when discussing a group of people where a particular characteristic or behavior is observed not just in the younger members but also among those who are older. The precise meaning is determined by the surrounding context of the sentence.