Rytmikäs

Rytmikäs is a Finnish adjective meaning "rhythmic" or "characterized by rhythm." It describes things with a regular beat or cadence, especially music, dance, or movement, but can also apply to speech or other performances that have a noticeable sense of rhythm. Common phrases include rytmikas kappale, rytmikas tanssi, and rytmikkäät liikkeet, where the emphasis is on cadence as part of the experience.

The word is formed from the noun rytmi (rhythm) with an adjectival suffix that conveys "having" or "characterized by." In usage, rytmikäs signals more than speed; it implies a clear, engaging rhythm that shapes the overall impression of the subject. It is encountered in educational contexts, music criticism, dance descriptions, and everyday language to highlight rhythmic quality.

Related terms include rytmi (rhythm) and rytmitys (arrangement or organization by rhythm). The term may appear across formal and informal registers, and its precise nuance depends on context, ranging from lively, danceable rhythm to a steady, persistent cadence.