Epätasaisena

Epätasaisena is a Finnish word that functions as the essive form of the adjective epätasainen, meaning not even or uneven. It describes a temporary state or appearance, often translated as “in an uneven state” or “unevenly,” and is typically used with a form of olla (to be) to describe how something is at a given moment.

Grammatically, epätasaisena is formed from epätasainen plus the essive suffix -na/-nä. The essive expresses a temporary state or ongoing condition, in contrast to other forms that denote definite qualities. In practical use, epätasaisena commonly describes surfaces, distributions, or textures that are not uniform, smooth, or symmetrical, for example in technical, architectural, or descriptive text. It can appear with nouns such as pinta (surface), maasto (terrain), or rakenne (structure).

Usage tips include noting that epätasaisena is not an adverb; it is a noun-like adjective form used in predicate constructions with olla, or in phrases describing appearance or condition. The related noun epätasaisuus refers to the concept of unevenness or irregularity. Synonyms include epätasainen (uneven) in its base form, while antonyms include tasainen (even, smooth).

Examples:

- Tien pinta on epätasaisena. (The road surface is uneven.)

- Se näyttää epätasaisena läheltä katsottuna. (It looks uneven when viewed up close.)

- Lattian epätasaisena tilaantuneet kolhut aiheuttavat tärinää. (The dents on the uneven floor cause vibration.)

See also: epätasaisuus, tasainen, epätäsmällinen.