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 ˈʋie̞̯k̟ø̞ːn]

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

• kissa vieköön