persaukinen
What does “persaukinen” mean in English?
It means broke or having no money. The literal translation 'open-arsed' adds a humorous twist, implying someone is so poor they can't afford to close their pants.
Literally “open-arsed”
You might hear it in casual conversation, similar to calling someone a 'broke-ass' in English. It's informal and can carry a disparaging tone, often used among friends or in a light-hearted context.
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