älyttömä

"Älyttömä" is a Finnish word that translates to "senseless," "absurd," or "unreasonable" in English. It describes something that lacks logic, common sense, or a justifiable purpose. The word can be used to describe actions, situations, ideas, or statements that are perceived as foolish, irrational, or utterly without foundation.

The term often carries a strong sense of bewilderment or disbelief. When something is described as "älyttömä," it implies that it defies understanding and appears to be a product of a flawed or absent reasoning process. It can be applied to trivial matters, such as a nonsensical rule, or to more significant issues, like a poorly thought-out plan or an illogical argument.

The grammatical form "älyttömä" is the partitive singular of the adjective "älytön." The base adjective, "älytön," means senseless or unintelligent. The partitive case is used in Finnish to indicate an indefinite quantity or to express the object of certain verbs and prepositions. Therefore, "älyttömä" often appears in contexts where the senselessness is being described or experienced in a partial or ongoing manner. For instance, one might say "Se on täysin älytöntä" (It is completely senseless), where "älytöntä" is the partitive form used predicatively.