epäosuma
Epäosuma is a Finnish word that translates to "miss" or "failure to hit" in English. It describes a situation where an intended target is not reached, a goal is not achieved, or an effort proves unsuccessful. The term can be applied in various contexts, from physical actions like shooting a firearm or throwing a ball to more abstract concepts like failing to make a point in an argument or missing an opportunity.
In sports, an epäosuma would refer to a shot that doesn't go into the net, a pass
The opposite of epäosuma is osuma, meaning "hit," "success," or "direct hit." The prefix "epä-" in Finnish