piru vieköön

Finnish

Etymology

Piru (“Devil”) + vieköön (“take [3rd p. s. imp.]”). Literally, 'Let the Devil take him/her/it.'

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpiru ˈʋie̯køːn/, [ˈpiru ˈʋie̞k̟ø̞ːn]

Interjection

piru vieköön (colloquial)

  1. An expression of surprise
    Piru vieköön! Enpä huomannut.
    God damn! I didn't notice that.
  2. An expression of anger

Usage notes

Not generally considered all that offensive.

See also
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