repeilevä

Repeilevä is a Finnish adjective used to describe surfaces or materials that show tearing, fraying, or jagged edges. It is commonly applied to textiles and paper, but can also describe other materials that have become damaged or opened along seams. In broader or figurative language, it may be used to convey a sense of fragmentation or instability depending on the context.

The word derives from the verb repeillä, meaning to tear or rip apart. The -vä suffix forms a present-participle like adjective, so the word agrees with the noun it modifies (for example, repeilevä kangas or repeilevää kangasta). The form can appear in different cases and numbers according to Finnish grammar.

Usage notes: Repeilevä emphasizes visible damage or irregular edges and is most natural when describing physical objects such as fabric, paper, or painted surfaces. It is less common to use in reference to people; in metaphorical or literary contexts, other expressions may be clearer to convey fragmentation or deterioration.

See also: frayed, torn, ripped.