rikkinäiset
Rikkinäiset is a Finnish term that literally means "the broken ones" or "the damaged ones." It functions as an adjective in the plural form rikkinäiset and can also be used as a collective noun to refer to a group of broken items or, metaphorically, to people experiencing hardship. The form comes from the adjective rikkinäinen meaning broken or damaged, with the plural suffix -iset.
Usage includes both literal and figurative meanings. Literally, rikkinäiset describes things that are not intact, such
In literature and media, rikkinäiset is often used to evoke vulnerability, social critique, or empathy, aligning
Common collocations include rikkinäiset tavarat (broken goods), rikkinäiset talot (damaged houses), and rikkinäiset kengät (damaged shoes).