kietoutuneet
Kietoutuneet is a Finnish word, the nominative plural form of the past participle of the verb kietoutua. Literally it describes people or objects that have become wrapped, entwined or entangled around something. As a participle it can function adjectivally (describing a noun) or nominally (referring to those who are wrapped or entangled).
Grammatically, kietoutuneet derives from kietoutua (to wrap oneself, to become wrapped), with the past participle kietoutunut
In literal use the term refers to physical wrapping or tangling (for example ropes, vines, bandages). Figuratively
Common English equivalents include entangled, entwined, wrapped, or enmeshed. Related Finnish terms include kietoa (to wrap,