Epäsäännöllisellä

Epäsäännöllisellä is a Finnish word that translates to "irregular" or "uneven" in English. It is used as an adjective and an adverb to describe something that lacks regularity, uniformity, or consistency. The word is formed from the prefix "epä-" meaning "un-" or "non-", and the root word "säännöllinen" meaning "regular" or "even".

As an adjective, epäsäännöllisellä can describe various phenomena. For example, it can refer to irregular shapes, such as a coastline or a cloud formation that does not conform to a standard geometric pattern. It can also describe irregular movements, like a heartbeat that is not rhythmic or a gait that is uneven. In the context of time, epäsäännöllisellä can indicate an irregular schedule or occurrence, meaning something happens sporadically or without a fixed pattern.

As an adverb, epäsäännöllisellä modifies verbs, indicating that an action is performed irregularly. For instance, one might eat epäsäännöllisellä, meaning they eat at inconsistent times. Similarly, if someone works epäsäännöllisellä, their working hours are not fixed or predictable. The word emphasizes the absence of a predictable or established order in the quality, frequency, or manner of something.