hevonpaska
What does “hevonpaska” mean in English?
It means bullshit or complete nonsense. Literally, it translates to 'horse shit.'
Literally “horse shit”
You might hear it used dismissively, similar to saying 'that's a load of crap' in English. It's informal and can be used in various contexts where something is deemed ridiculous.
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