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The word means whore, and like the English word which has the same etymology [5] may be considered too profane for civil conversation, to be replaced by prostituoitu ("prostitute") seksityöläinen ("sex worker") in the literal meaning. Although it can be used as a derogatory term of a person, it is not normally used as a swear word on its own.
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]
Pages in category "Finnish profanity" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Lempo (Finnish pronunciation:) is a sort of fiend from Finnish folklore and mythology.Lempo is the god of love and fertility in Finnish mythology. After Christianity came to Finland, the reputation of Lempo worsened: it is portrayed in the folklore usually as an erratic spirit, as love can be capricious, even dangerous, and it could even take control of a being and turn them to destruction.
Profanity is often depicted in images by grawlixes, which substitute symbols for words.. Profanity, also known as swearing, cursing, or cussing, involves the use of notionally offensive words for a variety of purposes, including to demonstrate disrespect or negativity, to relieve pain, to express a strong emotion, as a grammatical intensifier or emphasis, or to express informality or ...
The Russian word chukhna (чухна́) is a derogatory term for Finnish and Finnic people. [4] The ministry for foreign affairs of Russia called for Russians to not use the word. [5] [6] Ingrian Finns were heavily persecuted in Soviet Russia, including being subject to forced deportations.
Two tourists have died from suspected pesticide poisoning after their hostel in Sri Lanka was fumigated for bedbugs, Britain’s PA Media news agency has reported.. Ebony McIntosh, a 24-year-old ...
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