Toimintakyvyttömäksi

Toimintakyvyttömäksi is a Finnish term that translates to "incapacitated" or "rendered unable to function" in English. It describes a state where an individual or entity is unable to perform its intended or necessary actions. This can apply to various contexts, including personal health, machinery, or organizational operations.

In a personal health context, toimintakyvyttömäksi refers to a person's inability to manage their daily life due to illness, injury, or a mental health condition. This can range from temporary limitations to permanent disability, affecting a person's capacity for self-care, work, or social engagement. The degree of incapacitation is often assessed by healthcare professionals to determine the need for support services or legal guardianship.

The term can also be used to describe a machine or piece of equipment that has malfunctioned and cannot operate. For example, a vehicle that breaks down is toimintakyvyttömäksi. Similarly, an organization or system can become toimintakyvyttömäksi if its key processes are disrupted, leading to a halt in its operations. This might be due to external factors like a natural disaster or internal issues such as a lack of resources or leadership. The concept emphasizes a loss of functional capacity, rendering the subject unable to fulfill its purpose.