Perintövikojen

Perintövikojen is a Finnish term formed as the genitive plural of viika (fault) with inheritance as the modifier. The phrase literally translates to “of inherited defects.” It is not a common or standard term in contemporary Finnish and is rarely found in major dictionaries. In practice, it may appear in older or specialized texts, or as a translation artifact when discussing heredity or inherited faults in a metaphorical sense.

The term combines perintö (inheritance) and vika (defect), and the plural genitive ending -ojen signals possession or association with inherited defects. Because perintövikojen is not widely used, its exact interpretation can vary by context. In genetics or medicine, it could be understood as referring to hereditary defects or conditions passed from one generation to another. In a broader or metaphorical sense, it might describe faults or problems that are seen as passed down within a system, lineage, or organization.

Usage notes: in modern Finnish, more common expressions for hereditary conditions are perinnöllinen sairaus or perinnölliset viat. The phrase perintövikojen is thus considered rare and nonstandard in everyday language; when clarity is important, speakers typically opt for the more established terms.

See also: perintö, perinnöllisyys, viat, sairaudet.