Breakdown of Vihdoin myös naapurusto alkaa tuntua tutulta.
myös
also
tuntua
to feel
alkaa
to start
naapurusto
the neighborhood
Questions & Answers about Vihdoin myös naapurusto alkaa tuntua tutulta.
What does Vihdoin mean?
Vihdoin means finally. It’s an adverb expressing relief or satisfaction that something has happened after a wait or delay.
Why is myös used here, and what does it add?
Myös means also or too. It indicates that, in addition to something else (for example, your home or immediate surroundings), the neighborhood is now beginning to feel familiar as well.
Can I move Vihdoin and myös elsewhere in the sentence?
Finnish word order is quite flexible for emphasis. You could say:
• Naapurusto alkaa vihdoin myös tuntua tutulta.
• Vihdoin naapurusto alkaa myös tuntua tutulta.
But the original Vihdoin myös naapurusto alkaa tuntua tutulta puts the focus first on finally and also.
What case is naapurusto in, and what role does it play?
Naapurusto is in the nominative singular. It functions as the subject of the sentence (“the neighborhood begins…”).
What’s the difference between naapurusto and naapuri/naapurit?