eikuntoinen

Eikuntoinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to something like "unfit for service" or "not in a state of readiness." It is often used to describe equipment, vehicles, or personnel that are temporarily or permanently unable to perform their intended functions due to damage, malfunction, or lack of maintenance. The term implies a state of being unusable or ineffective for a specific purpose.

In a military context, eikuntoinen would describe a weapon system that is broken, a vehicle that has broken down, or a soldier who is injured or ill and unable to participate in operations. Beyond military applications, it can also be applied to civilian machinery, such as a factory machine that is out of order or a public transport vehicle that is temporarily removed from service. The adjective suggests a deviation from a desired operational status, requiring repair, rest, or replacement before it can be considered functional again. The opposite of eikuntoinen would be kuntoinen, meaning fit for service or operational.