poikkeumaan

Poikkeumaan is a Finnish verb meaning "to deviate," "to depart," or "to stray." It is derived from the noun poikkeus, which means "exception" or "deviation." The verb can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, poikkeumaan can refer to physical movement away from a path or direction. For example, "Juna poikkeaa suunnitellusta reitistä" translates to "The train deviates from its planned route." It can also describe a departure from a place, such as "Hän poikkeaa kotoa aikaisin aamulla" meaning "He leaves home early in the morning."

Figuratively, poikkeumaan is used to describe a departure from norms, expectations, or standards. This could be in behavior, opinion, or any other aspect of life. For instance, "Hänen mielipiteensä poikkeaa valtavirrasta" means "His opinion deviates from the mainstream." It can also indicate a deviation from a rule or a plan, such as "Tämä ratkaisu poikkeaa aiemmista päätöksistä" translating to "This solution deviates from previous decisions." The verb implies a break from the usual or expected course of action or state of being.