Tukossa

Tukossa is a Finnish term that functions as an adjective and an adverbial form meaning blocked, clogged, or stuck. It describes a state in which a passage or opening is obstructed, or where something cannot operate normally because of a blockage. The form tukossa expresses being in that blocked state, for example when a pipe or a body part is not allowing passage.

Linguistic note: Tukossa is the inessive singular form of the noun tukko, which conveys the idea of a lump or obstruction. It is used in predicate constructions with the verb olla (to be), as in putki on tukossa (the pipe is blocked). The related noun tukos means a blockage or obstruction, and the verb tukkeutua means to become clogged or congested. The adjective itself is widely understood across contexts, both literal and figurative.

Common contexts: Tukossa is frequently used for physical blockages such as plumbing and drainage (viemäri/putket on tukossa), as well as for ears or nasal passages (korva/nänä tukossa). It can also describe situations where normal operation is hindered, for example a machine or system that is not functioning due to a blockage, or a traffic-related blockage in a broader sense when paired with context or other terms.

Related terms and alternatives: tukos (blockage or congestion), tukku (not related in meaning; use with care), tukkeutua (to become clogged), and tukko (a lump or obstruction). In idiomatic usage, tukossa conveys a state rather than a specific cause, often complemented by context clues to specify what is blocked.

See also: tukko, tukos, tukkeutua, korva tukossa, viemäri tukossa.