tukkeutumattoman

tukkeutumattoman is a Finnish adjective that describes something that is free from blockage or obstruction. The term derives from the verb tukehtua, meaning "to choke or become suffocated," combined with the suffix -tattoman, which denotes absence of a characteristic. Thus, tukkeutumattoman literally means “without choking” or “unobstructed.” It is commonly used in contexts involving the flow of fluids, gases, or traffic, as well as in more abstract situations such as the free transmission of information.

In civil engineering and urban planning the word is applied to drainage systems, highways, and pipelines that allow smooth, unhindered flow. Engineers and city planners often refer to a “tukkeutumattoman kilometri” (unobstructed kilometer) to indicate a stretch of road that has been cleared of debris, collapsed infrastructure, or congestion. In environmental science the term may describe watercourses that remain free from siltation or pollutant buildup, ensuring ecological continuity.

The adjective also appears in the social sciences. Researchers studying communication networks might describe a “tukkeutumattoman tiedonsiirrettään” environment, meaning a data transmission situation that experiences no bottlenecks or packet loss. In everyday Finnish, the term occasionally surfaces in colloquial speech as a metaphor for a smooth, hassle‑free experience, such as a “tukkeutumattoman matkan” (unobstructed trip).

tukkeutumattoman is thus a versatile term that captures the idea of clarity, continuity, and absence of barriers in both physical and metaphorical settings.