konetykeillä

Konetykeillä is a Finnish slang term that translates roughly to "by machine gun" or "with machine guns." It is primarily used in a colloquial context to describe something happening very quickly, rapidly, or intensely, often with a sense of overwhelming force or volume. The imagery evokes the rapid firing of a machine gun, where bullets are unleashed in a continuous stream.

The term is commonly applied to situations where events unfold with exceptional speed. For example, someone might say a project was completed "konetykeillä" if it was finished much faster than expected. Similarly, a barrage of questions or a rapid-fire delivery of information could be described using this term. It can also be used humorously to exaggerate the speed of something.

While the literal translation refers to firearms, the slang usage has detached itself from the violent connotations and focuses solely on the aspect of extreme speed and intensity. It's a vivid and informal way to express a high rate of activity or occurrence. The word is not typically used in formal writing or professional settings, remaining firmly in the realm of casual conversation among Finnish speakers. The speed and overwhelming nature associated with machine gun fire are the key elements that the slang term conveys.