Koewetupäin

Koewetupäin is a Finnish word that describes a state of being completely drunk or intoxicated to the point of incoherence. It is often used to describe someone who is so inebriated that they are incapable of rational thought or coherent speech. The term is informal and typically used in casual conversation.

The word is derived from the Finnish words "koe" meaning "test" or "trial" and "wetupäin" which is a colloquial term for "upwards" or "aloft." This etymology suggests a sense of being tested or overwhelmed to the point of losing one's bearings, as if being lifted uncontrollably.

While the primary meaning of koewetupäin relates to alcohol intoxication, it can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who is overwhelmed by emotions or an intense experience, to the point of acting irrationally. However, its most common and direct application is for severe drunkenness. The degree of intoxication implied by koewetupäin is generally considered to be beyond mere tipsiness or moderate drunkenness.