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In response to the union, the Finns earned a bad reputation among the companies. The fact that the Finnish language is a Finno-Ugric language and not related to most other European languages was used as proof that the Finns were not European, and thus fair subjects of discrimination. [18] [19]
Contemporary Finnish profanity often has old origins; many words have Pagan roots that, after Christian influence, were turned from names of deities and spirits to profanity and used as such. In general, the etymology of Finnish swears can be traced either from these formerly religious words or from ancient Finnish words involving excretion or ...
Perkele (pronounced ⓘ) is a Finnish word meaning 'evil spirit' and a popular Finnish profanity, used similarly to the English phrase god damn, [1] although it is considered much more profane. It is most likely the most internationally known Finnish curse word. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Pantsdrunk (stylized as Päntsdrunk; Finnish: kalsarikännit, ˈkɑls̠ɑriˌkænːit ⓘ) is a form of drinking culture, originating in Finland, in which the drinker consumes alcoholic drinks at home dressed in very little clothing, usually underwear, with no intention of going out.
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Other Finnish words include "vahingonilo," which means to enjoy someone else's misfortune, and "sisu," which is a kind of stoic determination or resilience. 6. Heavy metal fans are spoiled for choice.
Words derived from Finnish used in more specialized fields: aapa mire - a marsh type, in biology; palsa - low, often oval, frost heaves occurring in polar and subpolar climates; pulk - a type of toboggan (derivative of word pulkka) puukko - traditional Finnish sheath knife; Rapakivi granite - a granite rock in petrology; taimen - a species of ...
Ryssä (Finnish pronunciation:) is a Finnish term for a Russian person, considered derogatory today. [1] The term is also used as a collective term for Russians or Russia, [2] and may refer to the Russian language. [1] The neutral word for "Russian person" in modern Finnish is venäläinen, from Venäjä for "Russia".