epäkuntoon

Finnish

Etymology

Illative singular form of epäkunto.

Adverb

epäkuntoon

Indicates transition to broken-down condition, usually with the verb mennä (“to go”).
(Autoni meni epäkuntoon., My car broke down'.)

Usage notes

This term can be used of some sort of device only, such as machinery, electronic equipment or other gadgetry. The synonym rikki may be used of anything.

Synonyms

(broken down): rikki
(to break down): hajota, mennä rikki, simahtaa

See also

epäkunnossa

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