raitainen

Raitainen is a Finnish adjective meaning striped or patterned with stripes. It is used to describe surfaces, fabrics, fur, and other textures that display parallel lines or bands of color.

The word originates from the noun raita, meaning a stripe or band, with the common Finnish suffix -inen that forms adjectives indicating a characteristic. Thus raitainen literally conveys the sense of having stripes or a striped appearance.

In usage, raitainen describes both literal patterns and figurative expressions. Examples include raitainen kangas (striped fabric), raitainen paita (striped shirt), and raitainen turkki or raitainen karvapeite (striped fur). The term can also describe landscapes or designs that feature parallel bands of color or light.

Raitainen can also be encountered as a Finnish surname. Like many Finnish surnames, it is formed from a descriptive word and is found among people in Finland. As a surname, it does not function as an adjective in ordinary sentences but identifies an individual or family.