piru
What does “piru” mean in English?
It's a mild curse or exclamation, often used to express frustration or surprise. Literally, it means 'devil.'
Literally “devil”
You might encounter it similarly to how you'd use 'damn' in English, often as an exclamation rather than directed at someone. It's not very strong and can be used casually.
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Related Finnish words
hitto
2/5 · CoarseIt's a mild exclamation similar to 'damn'.
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3/5 · VulgarIt means a lot or extremely, used as an intensifier. The literal translation is 'hellishly.'
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2/5 · CoarseThis is an exclamation used to dismiss something as nonsense or rubbish. Literally, it translates to 'shit berries.'
perkele
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