voimakkuuksin

Voimakkuuksin is a Finnish term that translates roughly as “with powers” or “by strengths.” It is encountered primarily as an archaic or poetic instrumental-like form of the noun voimakkuus (power, strength). In everyday, modern Finnish, the instrumental meaning is typically conveyed with other constructions such as voimakkuudella (with strength) or by using periphrastic expressions; voimakkuuksin tends to appear in historical, literary, or stylistic contexts.

Etymology and form

The word combines the root voimakkuus with a suffix that resembles older or literary Finnish endings. The -in ending is not common in contemporary standard Finnish, and its use is largely confined to stylistic or archaic diction. Because it is not a standard modern form, its appearance signals a deliberate historical or ceremonial tone rather than everyday grammar.

Usage

Voimakkuuksin is most often found in poetry, translations of classical texts, or fantasy and historical fiction where authors seek an elevated or antiquated feel. It may appear in sets of attributes or means, often in parallel with other archaic forms to evoke epic or ceremonial language. In contemporary writing, it is usually avoided in favor of standard instrumental constructions.

See also

Voimakkuus; Finnish grammar; Instrumental and comitative constructions; Archaic Finnish in literature.