häiriöittäin

Häiriöittäin is a Finnish adverb that translates to "with disturbances," "intermittently," or "sporadically" in English. It describes a situation or event that occurs irregularly, with pauses or interruptions, rather than continuously or smoothly. The word is formed from "häiriö," meaning disturbance, disruption, or interference, and the suffix "-ittäin," which denotes distribution or manner.

This adverb is commonly used to describe phenomena that are not constant. For example, a service might be described as häiriöittäin if it is frequently unavailable or experiences frequent interruptions. Similarly, a signal could be häiriöittäin if it is weak or prone to dropping. It can also refer to a person's behavior or a process that is not proceeding as expected due to unforeseen issues.

The concept of häiriöittäin implies a deviation from a normal, uninterrupted state. It suggests a pattern of occurrence that is marked by periods of normalcy interspersed with periods of disruption. Understanding this adverb is key to comprehending descriptions of less than ideal or inconsistent situations in Finnish.