kaatuilemaan

Kaatuilemaan is a Finnish verb that roughly translates to "to stumble around" or "to totter about." It describes a person who is walking in an unsteady or clumsy manner, often as if they are about to fall or are in the process of falling but managing to regain their balance. The word suggests a lack of grace and control in one's movement.

The term can be used in various contexts. For instance, it might describe a young child learning to walk and frequently losing their balance. It can also be used for someone who is intoxicated and struggling to stay upright, or an elderly person with weakened mobility. In a more figurative sense, "kaatuilemaan" can sometimes describe someone who is making a lot of mistakes or is generally unsuccessful in their endeavors, as if they are constantly stumbling through life. The emphasis is on the repeated or ongoing nature of the unsteadiness.