tienpätkissä

Tienpätkissä is a Finnish term that translates to "in pieces" or "in fragments." It is often used to describe a situation or object that has been broken down into numerous small parts, making it unusable or difficult to reconstruct. This can apply to both physical objects and more abstract concepts.

For instance, a broken vase might be described as being tienpätkissä if it has shattered into many shards. Similarly, a plan that has been completely disrupted or a person who is emotionally overwhelmed might be said to be tienpätkissä. The phrase conveys a sense of disarray and loss of integrity.

The term can also be used humorously or colloquially to denote something that is in a state of disrepair or not functioning properly. For example, a car that is constantly breaking down might be referred to as being tienpätkissä by its owner. The emphasis is on the state of being broken and dispersed, lacking coherence or wholeness.