voimin

Voimin is a Finnish adverb that denotes performing an action with strength, energy, or determination. It typically expresses that something is done by one’s own power or through collective effort, and it can be translated as “with vigor,” “with all one’s might,” or “by one’s own power.”

Etymology and form: Voimin derives from the noun voima (power, strength) and uses the suffix -in to form a manner- or means-indicating adverb. It is used in contexts emphasizing effort or force, rather than merely describing a state.

Usage: Voimin is versatile in both formal and informal registers. It commonly accompanies verbs of action, such as taistella voimin (to fight with all one’s might), edetä voimin (to advance with vigor), or työskennellä voimin (to work hard). It can also appear in compound forms that emphasize joint effort, for example yhteisvoimin (by joint effort, as a team). The expression often follows the verb or appears at the end of a clause.

Examples:

- Joukkue taisteli voimin ja voitti mestaruuden. (The team fought with vigor and won the championship.)

- Hanke eteni yhteisvoimin. (The project progressed through joint effort.)

- Hän työskenteli voimin suorittaakseen tehtävän ajoissa. (He worked with determination to complete the task on time.)

Notes: Voimin is an adverb and is not inflected for person. It is widely understood in Finnish and appears in literature, media, and everyday speech to emphasize effort and perseverance.

See also: voima, voimakas, yhteisvoimin.