Ryppäinen

Ryppäinen is a Finnish adjective that describes something as wrinkled, creased, or crumpled. It is commonly used to describe physical objects that have lost their smooth surface and have developed folds or lines. For example, a ryppäinen paperi would be a piece of paper that has been crumpled or is otherwise not flat. Similarly, ryppäinen iho refers to skin that is wrinkled, often due to age or dryness.

The term can also be used metaphorically. A ryppäinen elämä, for instance, might suggest a life filled with difficulties or complications, implying a lack of smoothness or ease. The word originates from the Finnish noun "ryppy," meaning a wrinkle or crease. The adjective form "ryppäinen" indicates the state of having these wrinkles or being characterized by them. It is a straightforward descriptor in the Finnish language, providing a clear visual or conceptual image of a textured or uneven surface.