Ryöppyää

Ryöppyää is a Finnish term that generally refers to a heavy, often sudden downpour of rain. It describes a deluge or a torrent of water from the sky, implying a significant and forceful precipitation event. The word can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Literally, ryöppyää refers to intense rainfall. It suggests rain that falls in large quantities and with considerable force, often accompanied by thunder and lightning, though not exclusively. A strong wind might also be a characteristic of a ryöppyää. This kind of rain can quickly lead to flooding or waterlogged conditions.

Figuratively, ryöppyää can describe a sudden and overwhelming influx of something else. For example, one might speak of a "ryöppyää" of emails, meaning a very large number arriving at once, or a "ryöppyää" of emotions, signifying a sudden surge of feelings. The core idea remains a rapid and abundant outpouring. The term evokes a sense of being overwhelmed by something that comes down intensely.