Breakdown of Säästökin on todella moninkertainen.
olla
to be
-kin
also / too (suffix)
todella
really (very, intensifier)
säästö
the saving
Questions & Answers about Säästökin on todella moninkertainen.
How is the word moninkertainen formed, and what exactly does the suffix do?
It is formed from the pronoun moni (many) and the multiplicative suffix -kertainen (related to kerta, meaning a "time" or "occasion"). Together, they create an adjective meaning "manifold", "multiple", or "many times greater".
Why is there an -n- in the middle of moninkertainen?
The suffix -kertainen attaches to the genitive form of the base word. The genitive of moni is monin, so when you add the suffix, you get moninkertainen. You will see this same -n- pattern in words like kaksinkertainen (double) or satakertainen (a hundredfold).
Why is the clitic -kin attached to säästö instead of another word in the sentence?
The suffix -kin (meaning "also", "too", or "even") attaches to the specific word that is being added or emphasized. Here, attaching it to säästö (saving) highlights that the savings themselves (perhaps in addition to other benefits already mentioned) are also multiplied.
Could moninkertainen be translated simply as "multiple"?
Yes, in many contexts it means "multiple" or "manifold". However, in financial or measurable contexts like a säästö (saving), it usually implies that the amount is "multiplied" or "many times greater" compared to a previous state or a different option.