paska
What does “paska” mean in English?
This means 'shit' in the everyday sense, and can also refer to something of poor quality or nonsense. It literally translates to 'excrement.'
Literally “excrement”
It's used similarly to 'shit' in English, often as an exclamation or to describe something bad. It's informal and can be applied in both literal and figurative contexts.
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Related Finnish words
paskapuhe
3/5 · VulgarIt means bullshit or nonsense, referring to speech or claims that are not credible or are just plain ridiculous.
paskamainen
3/5 · VulgarIt means something is rotten, nasty, or lousy. The literal translation is 'shit-like,' which gives a sense of just how unpleasant it is.
paskanmarjat
2/5 · CoarseThis is an exclamation used to dismiss something as nonsense or rubbish. Literally, it translates to 'shit berries.'
paskantaa
3/5 · VulgarIt means to shit, used as a coarse bodily verb. It's a straightforward term for the act of defecation.
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