äkeillä

Äkeillä is a Finnish term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning a state of emotional unease, annoyance, or a bad mood. It describes a feeling of being irritable, touchy, or generally out of sorts. This state is often characterized by a lack of patience and a tendency to react negatively to minor provocations.

The word can be used to describe a person's general disposition when they are in this mood, for example, "Hän on äkeällä tuulella" which translates to "He is in an irritable mood." It can also describe the mood itself, "Olen äkeillä" meaning "I am feeling grumpy" or "I am in a bad mood." The underlying cause for feeling äkeillä can vary widely, from lack of sleep and hunger to stress or simple frustration.

In some contexts, äkeillä can also imply a slightly more intense or stubborn form of annoyance, suggesting a reluctance to be cheered up or a desire to remain in one's grumpy state. It is a common expression in everyday Finnish conversation and is understood by most native speakers. The term is not typically used in formal settings and is more common in informal, spoken Finnish.