yllättäviäkin

yllättäviäkin is a Finnish word that translates to "even surprising" or "surprising ones" in English. It is a plural form of the adjective yllättävä, meaning "surprising." The addition of the suffix -kin intensifies the meaning, indicating that something is not just surprising, but surprisingly so, or that there are multiple surprising instances or things.

This word can be used in various contexts to express a degree of astonishment or unexpectedness. For example, one might say "talon hinnat olivat yllättäviäkin" which means "the house prices were even surprising." This implies that while some price fluctuations might be expected, the actual prices encountered were beyond what was anticipated. Similarly, "tapahtumat olivat yllättäviäkin" translates to "the events were even surprising," suggesting that the occurrences were more unexpected than usual.

The grammatical structure of yllättäviäkin combines the plural genitive/accusative form of the adjective, yllättäviä, with the clitic particle -kin, which signifies emphasis or addition. This particle is attached to the end of the word it modifies, affecting its meaning and often implying a contrast or an added layer of surprise. The word is a common element in everyday Finnish conversation and literature, contributing nuance to descriptions of events, situations, or observations.