äänkin

"äänkin" is a Finnish word that translates to "even" or "also" in English. It is an adverb that is used to add emphasis or to indicate that something is true in addition to something else. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in comparisons, to express surprise, or to introduce a new piece of information.

For example, "Hän on älykäs, ja hänen siskonsa on äänkin" translates to "He is intelligent, and his sister is also intelligent." In this sentence, "äänkin" is used to indicate that the sister's intelligence is in addition to the brother's intelligence.

Another example is "En odottanut sitä, äänkin!" which means "I didn't expect that, even!" Here, "äänkin" conveys a sense of surprise.

The word "äänkin" is derived from the Finnish word "ään" which means "sound" or "voice," combined with the suffix "-kin," which is an enclitic particle often used for emphasis or to mean "also" or "even." While its etymological roots are in "sound," its modern usage is purely adverbial, functioning as an intensifier or additive particle. It is a common and versatile word in Finnish grammar, enriching the expressiveness of sentences.