paskapuhe
What does “paskapuhe” mean in English?
It means bullshit or nonsense, referring to speech or claims that are not credible or are just plain ridiculous.
Literally “shit talk”
You might hear it in a casual context when someone is dismissing what another person has said, similar to saying 'that's just crap' in English. It's informal and carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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Related Finnish words
paska
3/5 · VulgarThis means 'shit' in the everyday sense, and can also refer to something of poor quality or nonsense. It literally translates to 'excrement.'
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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