pohjilleen
Pohjilleen is a Finnish expression that means “to the bottom” or “to its lowest point.” It is used to describe a situation that has collapsed or deteriorated to a very low level, especially in economic, financial, or organizational contexts, but it can also refer to physical sinking.
The phrase is typically employed with verbs that indicate decline or sinking, such as mennä (to go),
Examples include: Talous on mennyt pohjilleen (The economy has sunk to the bottom). Yrityksen liikevaihto on
Notes: Pohjilleen is one variant of the expression; pohjille is also used in related constructions such as
Etymology: The word is built around pohja, meaning bottom or base, combined with a directional/allative element