läpinäkymättömäksi

"Läpinäkymättömäksi" is the translative plural form of the Finnish adjective "läpinäkymätön". This adjective translates to "opaque" in English. It describes a substance or material that does not allow light to pass through it, rendering it impossible to see through.

In a literal sense, "läpinäkymättömäksi" can refer to physical objects. For example, a solid wall is läpinäkymätön, meaning it is opaque. Similarly, thick paint or certain types of glass are described as läpinäkymättömäksi when they block light transmission. This property is often important in design, construction, and manufacturing where visual obstruction is desired.

Figuratively, "läpinäkymättömäksi" can also describe situations or processes that are unclear, secretive, or difficult to understand. If a government decision-making process is described as läpinäkymätön, it implies a lack of transparency and public access to information. Similarly, a company's financial dealings might be considered läpinäkymättömäksi if they are not easily scrutinized. In this context, the term highlights a lack of clarity or openness.