No. 400 in Finnish
varsinkin
"Varsinkin" means "especially" or "particularly" in English.
In a sentence
Varsinkin kesäisin pidän uimisesta.
Especially in summers, I enjoy swimming.
Here 'varsinkin' emphasizes or highlights the specific time period, summers, where the activity mentioned (enjoying swimming) is particularly true or relevant.
Hän pitää kaikesta urheilusta, varsinkin jalkapallosta.
He likes all sports, especially football.
In this context, 'varsinkin' specifies or underlines football as the primary or notable example among all sports mentioned.
Tämä kirja sopii kaikille, varsinkin lapsille.
This book is suitable for everyone, especially for children.
Here, 'varsinkin' serves to single out or give particular emphasis to children as a notable group.
Pidän kaikista urheilulajeista, varsinkin jalkapallosta.
I like all sports, especially football.
In this sentence, 'varsinkin' is used to emphasize jalkapallo (football) as a more significant example within the category of sports I like.
Suomen kesä voi olla kaunis, varsinkin kun aurinko paistaa.
The Finnish summer can be beautiful, especially when the sun shines.
Here, 'varsinkin' emphasizes the condition of when the sun shines as a notable state enhancing the beauty mentioned.
Ruoka maistui hyvältä, varsinkin jälkiruoka.
The food tasted good, especially the dessert.
In this context, 'varsinkin' highlights the dessert as a particularly good part of the meal.
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