Mutkikkaita

Mutkikkaita is a Finnish adjective in the partitive plural form that translates roughly as “intricate,” “winding,” or “complicated.” The base word mutkikas means twisted or complex, derived from mutka meaning bend or twist. Mutkikkaita is used to describe plural nouns in the partitive case, for example mutkikkaita polkuja (intricate paths), mutkikkaita suunnitelmia (complicated plans), or mutkikkaita kysymyksiä (tricky questions).

In usage, mutkikkaita conveys non-linearity or difficulty, and can refer to physical routes as well as abstract concepts. It appears in everyday Finnish, travel writing describing routes, and literature when discussing plot or strategy. The term can carry a mildly evaluative tone, suggesting that something requires careful handling or additional consideration, but it is not inherently negative.

See also mutkikas, mutka, polku, juoni.