häikkään

Häikkään is a Finnish word that translates to "glitch" or "bug" in English. It is commonly used in the context of technology, referring to an unexpected malfunction or error in a computer system, software, or electronic device. This can manifest as unusual behavior, incorrect outputs, or a complete system failure.

The term "häikkään" is often employed in everyday conversation when discussing problems with electronic gadgets, mobile applications, or computer programs. For instance, someone might say their phone has a "häikkään" if it suddenly freezes or an app crashes unexpectedly. Similarly, gamers might refer to a "häikkään" in a video game when a visual element is rendered incorrectly or a character behaves erratically.

While "häikkään" specifically denotes a technical issue, it can also be used metaphorically to describe minor disruptions or imperfections in other systems or processes, although this usage is less common. The word is informal and widely understood within Finnish-speaking communities familiar with technology. Identifying and resolving "häikkä" is a crucial part of software development and hardware maintenance.