riittämättömä

Riittämättömä is a Finnish word that translates to "insufficient" or "inadequate" in English. It is used to describe a situation, quantity, quality, or ability that does not meet a required standard or expectation. The word can be applied in various contexts, from personal capabilities to the availability of resources.

For example, one might say that the evidence presented was riittämätöntä to prove guilt in a court of law, meaning the evidence was not sufficient. Similarly, if a company's profits are riittämätöntä to cover its expenses, it means the profits are inadequate. In a personal context, someone might feel their skills are riittämätöntä for a particular job.

The concept of riittämättömyys, the state of being insufficient, highlights a gap between what is and what is needed or desired. It often implies a need for improvement, augmentation, or a reassessment of goals. The term is a common part of everyday Finnish vocabulary and can convey a sense of lacking or falling short.