notkistuminen
notkistuminen is a Finnish term that describes the process of something becoming less rigid or more flexible. It can refer to physical objects that have become stiff and are then softened through a process, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or attitude that has become more accommodating or less unyielding. The root word "notkea" means flexible or supple. Therefore, "notkistuminen" literally translates to "the act of becoming flexible" or "the process of softening."
In a physical context, notkistuminen might describe the action of warming or treating a stiff material, such
Metaphorically, notkistuminen can apply to discussions, negotiations, or personal stances. If a debate or an individual's